Lower Boulder Canyon River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

Colorado • Boulder Creek

Lower Boulder Canyon

Class IV- TO V-

STREAMFLOW: 256 CFS

Runnable
70°, Chance Showers Then Chance T-Storms

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 challenge with tight drops, technical boulder gardens, and narrow chutes. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including steep drops and strong currents. The best time to float this section is from May to June, with recommended water levels of 300-500 cfs. As water levels rise, the difficulty of the rapids also increases. Paddlers should have strong navigation skills and be prepared for the challenging conditions.

Weather today, A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Status	Runnable
Class Level	IV- to V-
Elevation	4,860 ft
Streamflow Discharge	256 cfs
Gauge Height	10.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Boulder Creek At Mouth USGS 06730500

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd USGS 07103987	3 cfs	11.1 ft
Fountain Creek At Security USGS 07105800	215 cfs	4.3 ft
Clover Ditch Drain At Quinn St Nr Widefield USGS 07105815	1 cfs	5.0 ft
Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs USGS 07105600	47 cfs	2.7 ft
Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs USGS 07103980	3 cfs	0.5 ft
Camp Creek At Garden Of The Gods USGS 07103703	6 cfs	2.7 ft
Cottonwood Creek At Mouth USGS 07103990	4 cfs	2.8 ft
Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs USGS 07103970	24 cfs	4.4 ft
Fountain Creek Near Colorado Springs USGS 07103700	29 cfs	3.5 ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd
USGS 07103987

3 cfs

11.1 ft

Fountain Creek At Security
USGS 07105800

215 cfs

4.3 ft

Clover Ditch Drain At Quinn St Nr Widefield
USGS 07105815

1 cfs

5.0 ft

Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs
USGS 07105600

47 cfs

2.7 ft

Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs
USGS 07103980

3 cfs

0.5 ft

Camp Creek At Garden Of The Gods
USGS 07103703

6 cfs

2.7 ft

Cottonwood Creek At Mouth
USGS 07103990

4 cfs

2.8 ft

Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs
USGS 07103970

24 cfs

4.4 ft

Fountain Creek Near Colorado Springs
USGS 07103700

29 cfs

3.5 ft

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Campground	Campsites	Elevation
Buffalo	41	7,321 ft
Cold Springs	38	9,331 ft
Kelly Flats	29	6,751 ft
Hermit Park Open Space	None	8,313 ft
Reverends Ridge - Golden Gate State Park	106	9,105 ft
Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park	35	9,000 ft
Indian Creek	11	7,562 ft
Molly Gulch	15	7,490 ft
Kelly Dahl	46	8,615 ft
Meadow Park	None	5,349 ft
Boulder County Fairground	None	4,974 ft
Carter Lake - South Side Campgrounds	None	5,711 ft
Devils Head	21	8,856 ft
Ansel Watrous	16	5,839 ft
Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds	None	5,792 ft
South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir	None	5,435 ft
Lone Rock	20	6,410 ft
Kelsey	17	8,035 ft
Mountain Park	54	6,678 ft
Flat Rocks	19	8,245 ft
Stove Prairie	9	6,068 ft
Dutch George	20	6,520 ft
Wigwam	10	6,606 ft
Green Mountain	6	7,615 ft
Narrows	5	6,470 ft
Standley Lake	None	5,530 ft
Ouzel	13	6,285 ft
Jackson Creek	9	8,179 ft
Bear Creek Lake Park	52	5,693 ft
Osprey	13	6,217 ft
Lower Narrows	8	6,470 ft
Pinewood Reservoir	22	6,604 ft
Flatiron Reservoir	None	5,483 ft
Platte River	10	6,333 ft
Inlet Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir	None	5,437 ft
Clear Creek RV Park	36	5,684 ft

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