Where to Begin Your Green River Adventures
Any visit to Green River may be organized by focusing on three areas of interest: the San Rafael Swell to the west holds great slot canyons, beautiful drives, and the famous Goblin Valley State Park. Red Rock Country to the southeast is where you'll find Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and great mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and other extreme adventuring. Closer to Green River, check out our hidden gems like the beautiful, sandy Swasey's Beach or the cold-water Crystal Geyser, plus plenty of mysterious rock art. Find out more about each area below, and use our handy itinerary guides to help you decide what to see and do based on how long you'll be in Green River. You can't do it all, so plan your return trip soon!
Experience the Swell
Overnight Activities
Just here for the night? No problem! Swasey's Beach or Crystal Geyser are less than 20 minutes away and are optimal sunset viewing locations.
1 Day Itineraries:
Just got one day? We recommend you pick between exploring the Swell or Red Rock Country, then end your day at Swasey's Beach:
The Swell
OPTION 1: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Rappelling, Eye of Sinbad, Swasey's Beach
Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Mountain Biking, Arches National Park, Swasey’s Beach
OPTION 2: Arches National Park, Sego Canyon rock art, Swasey’s Beach
2 Day Itineraries:
Split your two days between the Swell and Red Rock Country:
Day 1 - the Swell
OPTION 1: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Rappelling, Eye of Sinbad, Swasey's Beach
Day 2 - Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Mountain Biking, Arches National Park, Crystal Geyser
OPTION 2: Arches National Park, Sego Canyon rock art, Crystal Geyser
Explore Red Rock Country
3 Day Itineraries:
Day 1 - the Swell
OPTION 1: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Rappelling, Eye of Sinbad, Swasey's Beach
Day 2 - Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Mountain Biking, Arches National Park, Crystal Geyser
OPTION 2: Arches National Park, Sand Hill Fun, Sego Canyon rock art, Crystal Geyser
Day 3 - Adventure and Hidden Gems
OPTION 1: Black Dragon Canyon, Sego Canyon rock art, JWP Museum
OPTION 2: Black Dragon Canyon, Swell Scenic Drive, JWP Museum
OPTION 3: Westwater rafting trip
4 Day Itineraries
Day 1 - the Swell
OPTION 1: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Rappelling, Eye of Sinbad, Swasey's Beach
Day 2 - Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Mountain Biking, Arches National Park, Crystal Geyser
OPTION 2: Arches National Park, Sand Hill Fun, Sego Canyon rock art, Crystal Geyser
Day 3 - Hidden Gems
OPTION 1: Black Dragon Canyon, Sego Canyon rock art, JWP Museum
OPTION 2: Black Dragon Canyon, Swell Scenic Drive, JWP Museum
Day 4 - More Adventure
OPTION 1: Westwater Rafting Trip
OPTION 2: Canyonlands National Park, Mountain Biking
Local Hidden Gems
1 Week Itinerary:
Day 1 - the Swell
OPTION 1: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Rappelling, Eye of Sinbad, Swasey's Beach
Day 2 - Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Mountain Biking, Arches National Park, Crystal Geyser
OPTION 2: Arches National Park, Sego Canyon rock art, Crystal Geyser
Day 3 - Hidden Gems
OPTION 1: Black Dragon Canyon, Sego Canyon rock art, JWP Museum
OPTION 2: Black Dragon Canyon, Swell Scenic Drive, JWP Museum
Day 4 - the Swell
OPTION 1: Ding and Dang Canyons, Eye of Sinbad, Swell Scenic Drive
OPTION 2: Eye of Sinbad, Swell Scenic Drive, Black Dragon Canyon
Day 5 - Red Rock Country
OPTION 1: Arches National Park, Sand Hill Fun, Zip line
OPTION 2: Canyonlands National Park, Sand Hill Fun, Zip line
Day 6 - Rafting Adventure
Westwater Rafting Trip
Day 7 - Rest Up or Keep Adventuring
OPTION 1: Yoga in the Wild, Goblin Valley, Swasey's Beach
OPTION 2: Mountain Biking, Sego Canyon, Swasey's Beach