Adrift Dinosaur — Jensen, UT

Adrift Dinosaur, formerly Adrift Adventures, is a premier Utah rafting outfitter located in Dinosaur National Monument. They specialize in both daily and multi-day whitewater rafting adventures on the Green and Yampa rivers. Daily trips include a nine-mile Green River whitewater rafting excursion through Split Mountain Gorge. For longer adventures, Adrift offers a 5-day Yampa River rafting trip covering 72 miles of Class III-IV rapids, and a 4-day Green River raft trip spanning 44 miles of Class III-IV rapids through the Gates of Lodore. Both multi-day trips commence in Colorado and conclude in Utah via Split Mountain Canyon. Dinosaur National Monument provides a unique setting for these trips, offering wilderness-designated rivers with limited space to ensure a genuine escape. Visitors can experience ancient rock art, outlaw hideouts, dinosaur fossils, and a geological landscape comparable to the Grand Canyon, all while navigating world-class whitewater. These intimate adventures are suitable for both beginner and intermediate river enthusiasts. Adrift Dinosaur operates as a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and is administered by the National Park Service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of rafting trips does Adrift Dinosaur offer?

Adrift Dinosaur offers daily nine-mile whitewater rafting trips on the Green River through Split Mountain Gorge, as well as multi-day adventures on the Green and Yampa rivers. Specific multi-day options include a 5-day Yampa River trip and a 4-day Green River trip through the Gates of Lodore.

Where do the rafting trips take place and where do they start and end?

The multi-day trips, including the Yampa River and Green River adventures, begin in Colorado and end in Utah through Split Mountain Canyon. The daily Green River trip also navigates through Split Mountain Gorge.

What makes Dinosaur National Monument a special place for rafting?

Dinosaur National Monument is known for its wilderness-designated rivers, which have controlled numbers to protect the environment and provide a sense of escape. The area also features significant historical and geological attractions, including native rock art, outlaw caves, dinosaur fossils, and a landscape rivaling the Grand Canyon.

What is Adrift Dinosaur's relationship with the National Park Service?

Adrift Dinosaur operates as a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and is administered by the National Park Service. This means they adhere to specific regulations and work in partnership with the National Park Service to offer their guided rafting experiences.