Overview
Green River is a small town in Northeastern Utah.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Green River
Green River State Park
Open year round, located in heart of Green River City, Utah. Within the beautiful Green River State Park is the nine-hole Green River State Park Golf Course that winds through the cottonwood trees and along the Green Riv…
John Wesley Powell River History Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 99°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Arches National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport, Moab — 27 mi away. Directions
- GJT Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction — 87 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 157 mi away (major hub). Directions
The town is just off of Interstate 70 and is one of the few areas with services on this stretch of highway.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning John Wesley Powell River History Museum
- Lunch Tamarisk Restaurant
- Afternoon Green River State Park
- Evening Ray's Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The town was first settled in 1876 when a ferry was set up on the East side of the river. In 1883 when a train station was opened, the east side of the river became known as Elgin while the west side of the river was named Greenriver (later changed to Green River). Today the town has a population that hovers around one thousand.
Get in
The town is just off of Interstate 70 and is one of the few areas with services on this stretch of highway.
Amtrak serves the city via its California Zephyr route between Chicago and Emeryville, in the Bay Area.
By bus
- Salt Lake Express stops in Green River on its route between Salt Lake City and Blanding.
- Greyhound stops in Green River.
See
Do
Do Green River State Park
Open year round, located in heart of Green River City, Utah. Within the beautiful Green River State Park is the nine-hole Green River State Park Golf Course that winds through the cottonwood trees and along the Green River. The professionally designed sand traps, water hazards and well-defined fairways mingle beautifully with natural splendor of the desert landscape. There's also an 18-hole disc golf course. The campground has hook-ups at most sites, a rustic cabin and 4 cottages.
Eat
Drink
Drink Ray's Tavern
Burgers, bar food and local beer.
Sleep
Nearby
Thompson Springs
City / town · 3 listings · 24 mi away
Arches National Park
Park · 15 listings · 35 mi away
Dead Horse Point State Park
Park · 40 mi away
Goblin Valley State Park
Park · 1 listings · 42 mi away
Moab
City / town · 27 listings · 43 mi away
Hanksville
City / town · 1 listings · 53 mi away
Price
City / town · 8 listings · 55 mi away
Canyonlands National Park
Park · 45 listings · 61 mi away
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