Colorado Whitewater

BELOW RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR (SEC 13, T40N, R4W) TO SPRING CREEK (SEC 31, T41N, R2W)


STREAMFLOW: 461 CFS

• Class III River Run

The whitewater river run below Rio Grande Reservoir to Spring Creek in Colorado spans a distance of approximately 18 miles, with a recommended streamflow range of 500 to 1,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) during the peak season of May through July. This segment is rated as Class III to IV, with several challenging rapids and obstacles such as Widdle Waddle, Baby Falls, and Razor Rock.

Due to the remote location of the river, there are no specific regulations or permits required for this run. However, it is important to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect private property along the riverbank. It is also recommended to have experience with Class III to IV rapids and to wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet and personal flotation device.

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BELOW RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR (SEC 13, T40N, R4W) TO SPRING CREEK (SEC 31, T41N, R2W)
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 1320 cfs (4.08 ft)
Percent of Normal 174%
Reporting Streamgauge RIO GRANDE AT THIRTYMILE BRIDGE, NR CREEDE, CO.
Elevation 9,309 ft.
River
Watershed Rio Grande Headwaters

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Ivy Creek 6 9,304 ft
Teal 16 8,278 ft
Hidden Valley 4 9,669 ft
Cimarrona 21 8,373 ft
River Hill 20 9,258 ft
Bridge 19 7,846 ft
Slumgullion 21 11,315 ft
The Gate 8 8,025 ft
Marshall Park 17 8,794 ft
Rito Hondo 35 10,261 ft
Thirtymile 49 9,319 ft
Cebolla 21 9,314 ft
Williams Creek - Pagosa Springs 67 8,148 ft
Silver Thread 11 9,748 ft
Road Canyon 6 9,305 ft
Bristol Head 16 9,525 ft
Rio Grande 4 8,874 ft
North Clear Creek 25 9,555 ft
Spruce 9 9,333 ft
Deer Lakes 12 10,444 ft

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