For A Fabulous Family Camping Adventure, Head To Green River State Park In Utah
By Catherine Armstrong|Published July 16, 2020
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Utah is home to 43 state parks, and each has its own unique attractions. View sweeping vistas and the Colorado River from Dead Horse Point State Park, learn about some of the Beehive State’s first residents at Anasazi State Park, see weird, otherworldly hoodoos at Goblin Valley Park….or just relax under the cottonwood trees on the banks of the river at Green River State Park.
If you’re looking for a shady spot for a family camping adventure, this place is perfect! The campground is pretty, and there are recreation opportunities for family members of every age.
You'll find Green River State Park along Interstate 70, near the Utah/Colorado border.
The 40-site campground was recently renovated. Most sites include water and electricity, and modern restrooms with hot showers are available. Sites cost just $35 per night.
Each cabin is furnished with bunk beds and a futon couch, dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Heating and air-conditioning is also included, as well as a picnic table and fire ring. Cabins cost just $75 per night.
The park is nestled right on the banks of the Green River, and you can enjoy paddling around in a kayak or canoe. It's also a popular put-in spot for rafters. Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons are just downstream, and the 120-mile float includes calm, still waters and rapids.
A permit is needed for the Green River, and you can get one from the Bureau of Land Management.
In addition to water recreation, Green River State Park has a nine-hole golf course! Tee times start at 8 a.m. and go until 6 p.m., and it's just $13 to play.
You can also enjoy a game of disc golf on the new, 18-hole disc golf course. The cost to play is $23. Golf carts are available, and the pro shop also offers club and disc rentals, clothing, and snacks.
Visit the Green River State Park website to reserve a campsite and learn more about the amenities there! While you’re in Green River, make sure to visit Ray’s Tavern for a delicious burger.
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