Green River Ut

We haven't camped near Green River, but did pass by on I70 when traveling from Torrey on route 24 to I70 then on route 191 to Moab. Lots to do in the Moab area with Arches NP, Canyonlands NP and Dead Horse Point State Park. Also Goblin Valley State park on route 24 a few miles south of I70. Further down route 24 near Torrey is Capital Reef NP.

I agree with CloudDriver on the attractions in the area. You could continue West and go to Bryce Canyon, Zion and Cedar Breaks also if you want. The entire area is fantastic!

Bob in California

We camped at Green river state park for one night back in 2009 on our way from Moab area. It was decent, but nothing special. It did have a small golf course.

There's really no reason to stay in Green River. It's a stop-over spot enroute to better places.

I agree with 2gypsies. It is a good place to spend the night, but nothing more.

Lot's of unknowing people answering your question. Over the years, we have spent at least six weeks in Green River. Now, our interests and activity level probably don't match the typical geezers our age.

We've always stayed at the KOA. Not a great place but nice. Free coffee and pastries every morning.The best part is the owner. He can give you lots of maps and advise on things to do.

The ATVing and Jeeping exploring the old uranium mines and scenic areas is absolutely wonderful. From just west of Green River you can drive SUV/Jeep/ATV south all the way to Goblin Valley. There are some routes through washes that are every bit as beautiful as nearby Moab. If you are a bit adventurous, you can even make you way all the way down to Capitol Reef NP.

West on I70 and north of Green River are some "roads" that will take you to one of the most phenomenal Native American pictograph images in Utah. There is another drive you can do in any vehicle to an old suspension bridge and north and back east to the Provo highway.

The museum in GR river is wonderful. It documents the exploration of the Colorado by Powell.

There is some of the best hiking in Utah just west of GR in the San Raphael Swell. The Black Dragon is very memorable but a bit of a grunt. Lots of other short hikes on the way to Goblin's Valley.

The town of GR sucks. There is a small very expensive grocery but a good Ace Hardware. No food worth eating except maybe the Chesters Chicken at the bus stop.

If you are just car bound tourists, two to four days should do. Remember to ask the KOA owner for suggestions.

Green River UT is a good place to use as a base camp to explore the San Rafael Swell area and the Book Cliffs.
The San Rafael is runs both north and south of I-70. The Book Cliffs are on the north side of I-70 with interesting roads out of Thompson Springs
We always stay at the KOA, which we like.


The Little Grand Canyon is in the north of the Swell , it can be reach from the lovely Buckhorn road.


On the Buckhorn Wash road,




The arch in the Eagle Canyon jeep road on the south.


Sego Ghost town in the Book Cliffs
Ron

Thunder Mountain wrote:
No food worth eating except maybe the Chesters Chicken at the bus stop.

Have you tried Ray's Tavern? I'll occasionally stop in Green River just to get a cheeseburger and a beer at Ray's. Definitely the best food in town.

We stay in Green River at least once a year for a long weekend - hotel, not RV. Drive our Jeep there and use GR as a base camp to access the unlimited cool stuff in ever direction. The San Rafael Swell is probably the best kept secret in Utah. More neat stuff to see and do than I can list, but no tourists.

- UTCoyote

I agree, Rays is the best. The hotel food is OK. We normally eat our own food.
The museum is worth visiting. Moab prices are high so we often stay in GR.
Maybe we should not talk-up the area so it may stay more of a secret.
Ron