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Colorado Riverway Recreation Area

255 Reviews

#6 of 64 things to do in Moab

Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Activities, Scenic Drives

Route 128, Moab, UT

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“What a beautiful place to stop off! ”

We are a road trip and we saw a sign from the road saying beach, we were sceptical as we were... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

cazmal69

Stockport, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Scenic Drive”

I believe this is the scenic drive from Moab to Grand Junction, CO. We have completed this drive... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Terry W

Littleton, Colorado

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“fisher towers”(21 reviews)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

jfmBoston

Boston, MA

2417

Reviewed May 29, 2017

A hugh surpise - One of the best scenic drives in the US

Arches and Canyonland are fabulous but the Rt128 drive from RT70 to Moab was the most spectacular part of the trip. I recommend you take it for your arrival into Moab and when leaving take the less scenic 191 back to Rt70. We didn't know...More

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Most Helpful Critical Review

489CharlesM

The Villages, Florida

3118

Reviewed June 23, 2014

Peaceful and Serene

The river was flowing very well due to run off and there was even more local snow added in the higher elevations. Huge camp of personal sized cabins at the ranch, with great views.

1 Thank 489CharlesM

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cazmal69

Stockport, United Kingdom

163

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

What a beautiful place to stop off!

We are a road trip and we saw a sign from the road saying beach, we were sceptical as we were following the Colorado river, however when we pulled off the road my only regret was that we didn’t pack a picnic. It was such...More

Thank cazmal69

Terry W

Littleton, Colorado

13416

Reviewed 1 week ago

Scenic Drive

I believe this is the scenic drive from Moab to Grand Junction, CO. We have completed this drive twice. Enjoy!!

Thank Terry W

sydneywanda

sydney

283170

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Like being in a Western

Stunning scenery all along the route. A photographers delight. Everywhere we look we expect the Apache to be standing on the ridge

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NorCal-traveler08

Orangevale, California

570187

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful Drive

We drove home via Hwy 128 and it had so many beautiful areas to see. The trees were changing colors and we had great places for pictures. There are several camping areas along the way and the river is beautiful. Great drive home.

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Taylor B

Chicago, Illinois

47463266

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A red rock haven for hiking, biking and lots of beautiful scenery

The Colorado Riverway Recreation Area includes all the public lands nestled along the Colorado River and Utah State Route 128 from Dewey Bridge to US Route 191, the area long the river and Utah Route 279 from the Moab Valley to Potash and the area...More

1 Thank Taylor B

ACautiousAdventurer

Bethlehem, United States

7128

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Take a raft trip down the Colorado!

We rafted down the Colorado with Cayon Voyages we took the full day float. This was fun and a nice break from our days hiking. The water was mild and refreshing in June. The tour guide was friendly and fun. We got a chance to...More

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MaryEllenM27

Kalispell, Montana

7981439

Reviewed September 28, 2018

This Drive is Great! All the way to Fischer Towers and back.

Its not just the river, but the scenic drive, photo stops along the way and the Fisher Towers hiking area out west of Moab. Its also a wonderful way to approach or leave Moab if you are coming from or heading to Grand Junction/Colorado and...More

2 Thank MaryEllenM27

BearGuy60

Colorado Springs, Colorado

21877

Reviewed September 26, 2018

AKA River Road, Utah 128, La Sal Mtn Loop Western Side

What a pleasant surprise. We took Utah 128 north towards, Castle Canyon, Cisco, I-70 to return to Colorado after visiting Arches National Monument. Great return trip. You follow the Colorado River and it is like driving through the Grand Canyon. The river is dotted with...More

1 Thank BearGuy60

RoverP

Inverness, United Kingdom

453192

Reviewed September 23, 2018 via mobile

Simply Stunning

This is way way more scenic than most of the badged “scenic byways”. We had done the rather dismal Flaming Gorge route the day before and there is simply no comparison. From the point the gorge starts to the point you turn onto the main...More

1 Thank RoverP

garysR7805PZ

Decatur, Illinois

314118

Reviewed September 23, 2018

Great Views and Camping!

Whether you drive, raft, or camp here, you're in for some amazing views! I saw some camp sites that had the most amazing views!

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Ashley T

Is there a specific spot we can let the kids play in the rocks/shallow water or is it all fast moving current?

July 24, 2018|

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I do not think you should let the kids play in the water. The river appears to me to be too fast and I did not see any calm areas.

Travel_Addict_Cyprus

Hello, is it possible to do the Colorado Riverway if we are coming to Moab from Monument Valley or when leaving Moab to head towards Albuquerque? We are spending one night at Monument Valley, 2 nights at Moab (to spend one day in Arches and one day in Canyonlands), and then heading towards Albuquerque. thank you in advance! travel_addict_Cyprus

March 16, 2018|

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The colorado riverway rund east from Moab or you can come from the east off of Interstate 70. You could do the drive as a day trip in about 3 hours from Moab to I-70 and then back to Moab. It is worth the time.