Green River State Park, State park near Green River, Utah
Green River State Park is a recreation area along the riverbank in Utah, featuring a nine-hole golf course and groves of cottonwood trees distributed throughout the property. The park includes camping areas, a boat launch, and picnic spots positioned directly beside the water.
The park was established in 1965 as a basic recreation area, later becoming known as a launching point for river expeditions. This shift reflected the region's growing interest in exploring the canyons downstream.
The park hosts the Green River Melon Days Festival each September, where locals gather to celebrate the region's farming traditions tied to melon cultivation. The river itself has shaped community identity here, serving as both a food source and a gathering place for people in the area.
The park is open daily from 7 AM until 10 PM and offers showers, restrooms, and electrical hookups at camping sites for overnight visitors. Those arriving by boat can use the well-maintained launch ramp along the waterfront.
The park serves as the main launching point for multi-day boating trips through Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons downstream. Many visitors overlook that this route offers some of the quieter stretches of water compared to more famous rapids elsewhere in the region.
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