2025-12-28T10:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times.
Summary
The best time to float is from late May to early July when the water is high enough. The river features challenging drops, steep chutes, and technical boulder gardens. The obstacles on this section of the river include S-Turn, Sieve City, and The Waterfall. The recommended CFS range for this section is between 500-1500 CFS. Castle Creek River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers seeking a challenging run.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 203 cfs (1.84 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 122% |
| Optimal Range | 200-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | IV+ to V- |
| Elevation | 8,018 ft |
| Run Length | 2.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 146 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09110000 |
Weather Forecast
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Area Campgrounds
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Silver Bar
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Silver Bar Campground
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Silver Bell
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Silver Bell Campground
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Difficult
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Difficult Campground and Group Campground
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Castle Creek
Herron Park
Newbury Park
Snyder Park
Mollie Gibson Park