Green River Utah Vacations, Hotels, Lodging

Green River, Utah is a small town fifty miles north of Moab, on Interstate 70. Here, the stream banks are quite shallow, in comparison to nearby canyon walls, making this a natural fording point that has been used for centuries. Every autumn the town of Green River hosts the "Melon Days Celebration." A multiple day event complete with: parades, dancing, games, and of course a picnic where farmers give away large, juicy slices of melon.

John Wesley Powell River History Museum

Learn about John Wesley Powell's river expeditions as you discover the natural history of the Colorado and Green Rivers at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum. The John Wesley Powell Museum is open year round. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Green River State Park

From the boat launch at Green River State Park paddlers can access Labyrinth and Stillwater canyons. This one-hundred eighty-six mile float is well suited for intermediate boaters, or novice paddlers in the company of a guide. For those who prefer to stay on shore, Green River State Park also features a nine-hole golf course, a beautiful riparian zone with tall shady cotton wood trees and several campsites.

Goblin Valley State Park

Marvel at Nature's craft at Goblin Valley State Park. Here wind and water have sculpted thousands of gnome-like figures, creating a landscape certain to inspire anyone's imagination. Goblin Valley State Park is 24 miles south of Green River.