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What to do
Come have an adventure that will rejuvenate your body and thrill your senses in southeast Utah!
Explore our State and National Parks. Find rarely seen arches, hike the slot canyons or come white water raft in the Green River. Geo cache, ride the single track and ATV trails.
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What to stay
Come stay at one of our many lodging establishments from camping and cabins to hotels and motels.
Green River accommodations are sure to suit everyone, from chains and family owned lodging.You’ll have no trouble finding the perfect place to recharge after your fun-filled days.
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Where to eat
Green River has several great places to eat, from gourmet burgers to home made chicken fried steak.
Enjoy the ambiance of home town tavern or a old town cafe. Green River offers food to tickle the taste buds and satisfy your hunger. There are familiar fast food chains and comfy family owned sit down restaurants for you to find.
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What to know
Before you head out on an adventure there are some things you should know and maybe a little bit of interesting facts.
Know before you go! From the desert to the river, it can be a dangerous place to have an adventure, but you can go and have fun if you are prepared.
Green River is the east gate to the San Rafael Swell
Emery County, Utah is known as San Rafael Country. Green River is the east gate to the San Rafael Swell and is only 16 miles away.
The center of the county is taken by the immense, rugged and remote San Rafael Swell. The San Rafael is truly a national treasure, with thousands of opportunities for adventure. From wilderness to ATV trails and from horseback riding to mountain bike trails, you are sure to find a great back country experience.
The area’s rugged scenery is home to a rich history from ancient American Indians, cowboys and outlaws, settlers and miners, railroads and crossroads. The area’s geology and paleontology is world renowned with prolific dinosaur quarries.
Green River is your hub for adventure
Green River, Utah is your hub of activity for you and your family to go sight seeing, hiking, biking, atv or dirt bike riding, swimming, fishing, golfing, horseback riding and much more.
Come explorer the spectacular rock face of the the San Rafael Swell, the towering height of the Book Cliffs and the canyon cutting Green River.
Come See our National and State Parks
Green River is surrounded by three National Parks and two State Parks. Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch. Canyonlands preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Capitol Reef is the name of an especially rugged and spectacular part of the Waterpocket Fold near the Fremont River. Goblin Valley State Park has rock formations that have been carved by wind and water into unique goblin-like sculptures. Dead Horse Point State Park is perhaps Utah’s most spectacular state park with a 2000ft drop of an overlook of the Colorado River.
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Goblin Valley State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park
Start Planning Your Stay in Green River
Come find what adventure awaits as you discover the San Rafael Swell, explore the Green River desert, or float down the Green River while you stay at our hotels and eat at our restaurants.
We have 1 day, 2 day, up to a 7 day stay of things to do in Green River. Click here to plan your stay.
Find Out What’s Happening in Green River
Green River has several events throughout the year. Green River has it’s annual Melon Days Festival every third weekend of September.
John Wesley Powell River History Museum and Information Center
Once you arrive in Green River, your first stop should be the John Wesley Powell River History Museum and Information Center. Conveniently located on Main Street sitting next to the Green River, the Museum/Information Center offers information on recreational opportunities and visitor services throughout southeastern Utah. Allow some time for the interpretive displays and large gift shop featuring guide books, maps, videos, DVD’s, postcards, and much more.
