Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w) Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2025-11-13

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.


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Summary

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.

River Run Details

Last Updated 2025-11-13
River Levels 1320 cfs (4.08 ft)
Percent of Normal 100%
Status
Class Level iii
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Reporting Streamgage USGS 08213500
       

Weather Forecast

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)RIO GRANDE AT THIRTYMILE BRIDGE Preview Rio Grande At Thirtymile Bridge
2.43cfs
2cfs
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)NORTH CLEAR CREEK BL CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR Preview North Clear Creek Bl Continental Reservoir
5.06cfs
5cfs
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)RIO GRANDE AT WAGON WHEEL GAP Preview Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap
178.00cfs
178cfs
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)GOOSE CREEK AT WAGONWHEEL GAP Preview Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap
23.70cfs
24cfs
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)LAKE FORK BLW LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL NR LAKE CITY Preview Lake Fork Blw Lake San Cristobal Nr Lake City
28.3cfs
28cfs
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)SOUTH FORK RIO GRANDE AT SOUTH FORK Preview South Fork Rio Grande At South Fork
78.00cfs
78cfs
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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Crooked Creek Dispersed Area Preview Crooked Creek Dispersed Area
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Bristol Head Preview Bristol Head
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Bristol Head Campground Preview Bristol Head Campground
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Road Canyon Campground Preview Road Canyon Campground
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Road Canyon Preview Road Canyon
Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40N, R4W) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41N, R2W)Silver Thread Preview Silver Thread
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River Runs

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Nearby Fishing