Green River Attractions

The Black Dragon Canyon is located near Green River. The easy hike features pictographs left by ancient Fremont Indians, who inhabited Emery County from about 500 to 1300 AD.

There is excellent hiking at the 2,000 ft escarpment of the Book Cliffs wilderness which is located west of Green River.

The cold-water Crystal Geyser is located 1.3mi/2.0km southeast of Green River. It erupts on its own schedule about two times a day and sometimes as high as 100 feet.

The Green River State Park is an oasis on the banks of the Green River in the city of Green River.

The John Wesley Powell River History Museum has a River Runner's Hall Of Fame honoring the daredevils who explored the rivers of the southwest in the late 1800s. It is located on the banks of the Green River.

The Presbyterian Church in Green River is located on West Third Avenue and is listed on the National Historic Register. It was built in 1906.