Tight, technical rapids
East Fork

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This section of the San Juan is tight, busy, technical and amazingly beautiful. Enjoy this scenic bit of white water as short trip, or float further downstream after the East and West Fork’s merge to become the San Juan proper.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on East Fork – San Juan River:
At this time, we do not have information on outfitters that offer commercial trips on this section

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San Juan River – East Fork Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7838′ to 7154′
Average Gradient: 57.0′ per mile
Access to Access
East Fork Rd Bridge to East Fork Campground: 2.7 miles
East Fork Campground to Riverside Campground: 9.3 miles
Total Mileage: 12.0 miles
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Information for San Juan Self-Guided Boaters:
The San Juan River is in the San Juan National Forest and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Columbine Ranger District
367 Pearl Street, Po Box 439, Bayfield, CO 81122
970.884.1404 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/sanjuan
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.
