2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times.
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant To Eagle) Paddle Report
Last Updated: 2023-06-13
The lower Eagle Edwards Water Plant to Eagle River run in Colorado is a class II-III section of the river that is best floated during the late spring and early summer months when water levels are between 1,000-2,000 cfs.
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Summary
The run features several small rapids and obstacles, including the "Pinball" and "Boneyard" sections, which require some maneuvering skills. Overall, this stretch of the Eagle River is ideal for intermediate paddlers seeking a fun and challenging run.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 250 cfs (3.67 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Optimal Range | 750-5500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 7,398 ft |
| Run Length | 17.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 36 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 47.3 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.4 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09067020 |
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Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wolcott
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Wolcott Campsite
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Milk Creek Camp
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Piney Guard Station
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Blue Lake Area Camp
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Yeoman Park Campground
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