Location: Green River
Top Things to do in Green River
The 10 Best Things to do in Green River, Utah (UT)
Green River is a city in Emery County, Utah, United States. The population was 952 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Green River
1. Crawford Draw Slot Canyon
2. Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By DPJohn - Indianapolis, United States
The total loop trail is eight miles for those wanting that long of a hike. For those willing to walk one mile, they can enter the steep and narrow canyon with a minimal amount of climbing. We walked through the entire narrow slots and simply returned and finished with a two to three mile total hike. Have crawled, climbed, pushed and panted at Peekaboo Gulch two days earlier, Little Wild Horse was refreshing and relaxing.
3. Ding and Dang Canyons
4. Goblin Valley State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 945 reviews
Cowboys searching for cattle first discovered secluded Goblin Valley. Then in the late 1920s, Arthur Chaffin, owner/operator of the Hite ferry, and two companions were searching for an alternative route between Green River and Caineville. They came to a vantage point about a mile west of Goblin Valley and were awed by what they saw, five buttes and a valley of strange-shaped rock formations surrounded by a wall of eroded cliffs. In 1949, Chaffin returned to the area he called Mushroom Valley. He spent several days exploring the mysterious valley and photographing its scores of intricately eroded creatures. The area was acquired by the state of Utah and in 1964 was officially designated a state park. Goblin Valley State Park is a showcase of geologic history. Exposed cliffs reveal parallel layers of rock bared by erosion. Because of the uneven hardness of sandstone, some patches resist erosion much better than others. The softer material is removed by wind and water, leaving thousands of unique, geologic goblins. Water erosion and the smoothing action of windblown dust work together to shape the goblins. Bedrock is exposed because of the thin soil and lack of vegetation. When rain does fall, there are few plant roots and little soil to capture and hold the water, which quickly disappears, in muddy streams without penetrating the bedrock. Opened to the public as a state park in 1964. Park Elevation - 5,000 feet
Reviewed By eichsttl - Colorado Springs, United States
This was my third visit to the park. On this trip, I visited with 4 friends. We did an out and back hike (3 miles round trip) to the Goblins Lair. The Goblins Lair is a large cave like cavern that is very unusual. It is a somewhat challenging rock scramble to get in and out of the Lair. We also hiked thru the Goblin Valley. The rock formations are very unusual and interesting. The hot showers at the camp ground are extremely welcome after a day of hiking. We also hiked Wild Horse Canyon, Bells Canyon and Little Wild Horse Canyon in the near by San Rafael Swell. They are all easy and family friendly. The staff at Goblin Valley State Park were very friendly and helpful. This is a fun place to visit.
5. John Wesley Powell River History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By JerryR10 - Salt Lake City, United States
I was here with my wife and our son about 8 years ago, stopping as we drove from Moab back to Salt Lake City. I stayed two nights in Green River last week as part of a hiking trip, and was delighted to see that the John Wesley Powell Museum was open again. It's a small place, and a Smithsonian affiliate, and never very crowded. I enjoyed my visit, which provides a great overview of Powell and his two expeditions to explore the Colorado.
6. Black Dragon Canyon Trail
7. Spotted Wolf Canyon View Area
8. Green River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By WithoutATrace
We stopped here for picnic lunch the first week in Utah on our way to Salt Lake. I am definitely returning. The grounds were very green and well-kept. There are more trees than probably anywhere else in the town and they are huge. I love trees, so it was a perfect spot for me to have lunch. The place was spotless and on the river and golf course, I believe. One more thing I noticed, there is also a boat ramp and dock for boaters on the Green River.
9. Crystal Geyser
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By lasummer79
We camped beside the geyser a few years ago. I'd been before and had never seen it do a real full eruption. But that night after dark, we heard it go off from our tent for at least 30 minutes--we fell asleep before it ended, so who knows how long it went on. It was pitch dark, so we couldn't see anything, but it was glorious falling asleep to that sound. Also, this situation on the Green River is idyllic. Anyone who says it's just rocks and river...well, that's a sad person.
10. Swasey's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Dale3x8 - Georgia Coast, United States
We drove out to Swasey's Beach one afternoon. The beach is part of a small recreational area along the Green River. A beautiful area along the river, huge cliffs on either side. Picnic tables, a boat launch area and a sandy beach that offered swimming and fishing. Follow Hastings road about 12 miles and you will drive right to the area. Road is paved all the way too the park and turns into dirt the last quarter of a mile or so. The dirt portion is a little rough but any car can drive it if taken slowly.
