Best paddling near Jamestown

6 paddle runs · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Jamestown, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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October Hole
#1 October Hole Prime
11.2 mi away
· 183 cfs · in range (80-500)· Rising +3% / 24h
The October Hole River Run in Colorado is a beautiful and challenging section of water. The river features several obstacles including Class III and IV rapids, tight turns, and…
Why 80: live conditions (prime)
80Elite
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SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds
#2 SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds Fair
5.0 mi away
· 183 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +3% / 24h
The SSV Confluence to Picnic Grounds river run in Colorado is a Class III-IV whitewater rafting experience that features several challenging obstacles, including the S-Turn Rapid…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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NSV
#3 NSV Fair
8.2 mi away
· 183 cfs · below min (250)· Rising +3% / 24h
The NSV River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that is best navigated by experienced kayakers and rafters. The run features numerous technical rapids…
Why 53: live conditions (fair)
53Solid
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Lower Boulder Canyon
#4 Lower Boulder Canyon Marginal
8.1 mi away
· 92 cfs · below min (150)· Rising +32% / 24h
The Lower Boulder Canyon river run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. With Class III-IV rapids, this section of the Boulder Creek offers a…
Why 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
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Upper South Boulder Creek
#5 Upper South Boulder Creek Poor
11.4 mi away
· 92 cfs · below min (250)· Rising +32% / 24h
USB is a short class V wilderness run near Boulder infamous for its ability to destroy boaters.  For some local hair boaters, this is their backyard training run.  For others…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
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Upper South Boulder Creek
#6 Upper South Boulder Creek Poor
11.4 mi away
· 92 cfs · below min (250)· Rising +32% / 24h
The Upper South Boulder Creek river run in Colorado is a challenging Class V section of water that is best suited for experienced kayakers and rafters. The river features numerous…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated

Paddling near Jamestown

The Jamestown area has 9 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Jamestown

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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