- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Green River, Utah, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Hiking Trails and Hot Springs & Geysers.
- From Goblin Valley State Park to Black Dragon Canyon Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Green River.
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Goblin Valley State Park features a series of natural formations for visitors to take in. This site, which stays hot into the late days of September, features, as the name suggests, a variety of goblins, which are mushroom-shaped rock formations.
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The Black Dragon Canyon Trail is a trail for mountain bikers and walkers. Along the way, visitors will see a number of petroglyths and sculpted sandstone. This is an ideal trail for the whole family.
0.6 Miles
A wide range of water-based activities are available at Green River State Park with particular emphasis on boating and fishing. The park also boats a nine-hole golf course, campground, and birdwatching.
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2075 E. Main, Green River, UT 84107
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The rivers of Utah are the focus of Holiday River Expeditions - Utah Rafting Day Tours. Excursions can involve the Holiday River, the Green River, and the Colorado River with side activities that include wildlife viewing and photography.
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765 East Main Street, Green River, UT 84525
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The historic journey of western pioneers are covered in the John Weslet Powell River History Museum. Along with this historic collection, there are natural collections that focus on dinosaur fossils that were found in the region.
0.7 Miles
High pressure water is driven from the ground through a combination of cold water and carbon dioxide at the Crystal Geyser. It is possible to see the geyser along the Crystal Geyser Trail that begins in Moab and finishes at the Green River where the actual site is located.
1.1 Miles
A historical museum devoted to the exploits of John Wesley Powell and other river runners, the John Wesley Powell River History Museum features artifacts, educational exhibits, and local and regional art. It also houses the River Runners Hall of Fame.
36.3 Miles
Arches National Park contains over 200 natural stone arches. Visitors to the park can attend ranger led programs, hike, ride horses, take an auto tour, backpack, camp and do canyoneering.
40.3 Miles
Named after a black prospector, Negro Bill Canyon is a scenic canyon cut into the Navajo Sandstone by a small stream. The hike is a pleasant, four hour affair with several lovely stream crossings.
40.8 Miles
Dead Horse State Park is a peninsula of rock atop sheer sandstone cliffs. In the summer, visitors can ride mountain bikes, camp, and hike, while in the winter, visitors can cross country ski, and snowshoe.