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Green RiverLittle Hole to Indian Crossing

Remote Section B tailwater run from Little Hole to Indian Crossing in Browns Park. Ashley National Forest publishes the Little Hole boat-launch coordinates, BLM publishes Indian Crossing campground coordinates and river-use rules, and USGS 09234500 is the direct below-dam Green River gauge.

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DistanceAbout 9.0 mi
DifficultyHard
Typical timeAbout 4 hr to 6 hr for prepared groups
ShuttleCar shuttle
A raft travels the Green River through Utah’s Desolation Canyon.
Route photoGreen River in Desolation Canyon; same-river contextPhoto by Bureau of Land Management via Wikimedia Commons

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceAbout 9.0 miLittle Hole to Indian Crossing
DifficultyhardSection B is commonly described as a slower remote float, but Red Creek can be a serious boulder rapid and the route has cold dam-release water, limited road access, and overnight logistics. It is hidden from default casual discovery as whitewater/swiftwater.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the take-out at Indian Crossing in Browns Park before launching at Little Hole. The take-out involves a long remote-road shuttle, including gravel and steep grades depending on the route used; verify road conditions, fuel, daylight, and vehicle suitability before committing.
PermitsCheck posted rulesBLM says permits are required for commercial float boating only and that no permit is required for personal use from Flaming Gorge Dam to Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon. Recreation fees, campground reservations, fire/toilet rules, posted closures, and commercial permits can still apply.
CampingOptions nearbySection B has official float-in overnight support, not casual dispersed camping. Recreation.gov lists 17 river camps in Section B that are accessed only by hiking or floating in; use reservable/assigned camps, carry the required portable toilet system, pack out trash, and do not imply camping on private banks or undesignated stops.
SeasonJan-DecFlaming Gorge Dam gives this tailwater year-round release support, but Section B is remote and still changes with hourly dam releases, Red Creek sediment pulses, wind, storms, and cold water. Check the gauge, release schedule, weather, shuttle roads, and camp reservations before committing.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

Launch at Little Hole and take out at Indian Crossing for the remote Green River Section B float through Browns Park. Use the Greendale gauge and release schedule, plan the long shuttle, reserve/confirm any float-in camp, and treat Red Creek and cold dam-release water as the main safety gates.

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Put-in

Little Hole Boat Launch Area
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Little Hole is an Ashley National Forest / Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area boat-launch facility with published coordinates, fees, restrooms, and seasonal potable water.

Finish

Take-out

Indian Crossing Campground / Browns Park take-out
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Indian Crossing is a BLM campground and river access in Browns Park with published coordinates, first-come developed campsites, toilets, and river-use rules.

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Access caveats

  • Little Hole is an Ashley National Forest / Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area boat-launch facility with published coordinates, fees, restrooms, and seasonal potable water.
  • Indian Crossing is a BLM campground and river access in Browns Park with published coordinates, first-come developed campsites, toilets, and river-use rules.
  • The stored endpoint coordinates are public-agency access anchors, not surveyed water-entry pixels. Use the signed ramp/landing, current parking layout, and posted agency rules on arrival.
  • The Browns Park approach can be remote, gravel, steep, and slow. Do not rely on last-minute cell service or a casual shuttle plan.
  • Stay with public launches, assigned/reservable float camps, and legal stops. Do not infer private-bank camping or access from proximity to the river.

Watch for

  • Cold tailwater and hourly Flaming Gorge Dam release changes; the river can become colder, higher, and swifter during elevated releases.
  • Red Creek rapid and Red Creek sediment pulses. Visit Utah warns this is the largest rapid on the reach and can be difficult at low water because of multiple large boulders.
  • Remote-road shuttle exposure, limited services, long retrieval time, and a consequential missed take-out.
  • Required life jackets under BLM rules, plus spare propulsion, throw rope, repair kit, first aid, warm layers, and a group communication plan.
  • Fishing guide traffic, wading anglers, camp reservation conflicts, fire restrictions, toilet-system requirements, and pack-out obligations.

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A raft travels the Green River through Utah’s Desolation Canyon.
Green River in Desolation Canyon; same-river contextPhoto by Bureau of Land Management via Wikimedia Commons
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Gauge siteGreen River near Greendale, UT
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Known low-water floor1,000 cfs
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-13USGS 09234500 at 2,150 cfs / 9.63 ft

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  • Route shapeSection B, about 9 miles

    Visit Utah identifies Section B as Little Hole to Indian Crossing in Browns Park, and Flaming Gorge Country describes the Little Hole-to-Indian-Crossing section as a 9-mile float.

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  • Endpoint coordinates40.910719, -109.315144 to 40.898831, -109.183372

    Ashley National Forest publishes Little Hole Boat Launch coordinates; BLM publishes Indian Crossing Campground geographic coordinates.

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  • CampingReservable float-in campsites on Section B

    Recreation.gov lists 17 river camps in Section B, accessible only by hiking or floating in. BLM also documents developed camping at Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow.

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  • Safety rulesLife jackets required; private-use permit not required

    BLM says life jackets are required on the Green River and that permits are required for commercial float boating only, with no permit required for personal use from Flaming Gorge Dam to Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon.

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  • Current dam-release caution2026 hourly release fluctuations

    The Bureau of Reclamation says Flaming Gorge releases can fluctuate hourly and that elevated releases can make the Green River below the dam colder, higher, and swifter.

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What water level is best for the Little Hole to Indian Crossing route on the Green River?

Paddle Today watches Green River near Greendale, UT and uses 1,000 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.

Where does the Little Hole to Indian Crossing route on the Green River start and end?

This route starts at Little Hole Boat Launch Area and ends at Indian Crossing Campground / Browns Park take-out, about 9.0 mi on the water.

Is the Little Hole to Indian Crossing route on the Green River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.

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