Nsv
A challenging run that's a favorite for the seasoned class V boater.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Saint Vrain, North Fork (North Saint Vrain) are between a bare minimum of 250cfs and a high of 600cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 06724000, the St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at NSV.
Run Stats
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | V+ |
Elevation | 5,305 ft |
Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 163 cfs |
Gage Height | 3.6 ft |
Air Temperature | 85° |
River | Saint Vrain, North Fork (North Saint Vrain) |
Reporting Streamgage |
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000 |
Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490 |
49 cfs | 1.2 ft |
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000 |
1,380 cfs | 4.1 ft |
Clear Creek Near Lawson
USGS 06716500 |
278 cfs | 3.8 ft |
Williams Fork Below Steelman Creek
USGS 09035500 |
78 cfs | 4.1 ft |
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280 |
393 cfs | 3.7 ft |
St Vrain Cr Blw Boulder Cr At Hwy 119 Nr Longmont
USGS 06730525 |
101 cfs | 9.8 ft |
Clear Creek At Golden
USGS 06719505 |
250 cfs | 4.8 ft |
North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk
USGS 06718550 |
13 cfs | 4.1 ft |
South Platte River At South Platte
USGS 06707500 |
620 cfs | 3.3 ft |
Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass
USGS 09041900 |
7 cfs | 0.6 ft |
Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marys Lake - USBR | 270 | 8,032 ft | |||
Aspenglen - Rocky Mountain National Park | 51 | 8,227 ft | |||
Ansel Watrous | 16 | 5,839 ft | |||
Kelly Flats | 29 | 6,751 ft | |||
Reverends Ridge - Golden Gate State Park | 106 | 9,105 ft | |||
Meeker Park Overflow | 29 | 8,611 ft | |||
Peaceful Valley | 17 | 8,552 ft | |||
Rainbow Lakes | 16 | 9,961 ft | |||
Narrows | 5 | 6,470 ft | |||
Jacks Gulch | 56 | 8,100 ft | |||
Dutch George | 20 | 6,520 ft | |||
Hermit Park Open Space | None | 8,313 ft | |||
Camp Dick | 41 | 8,716 ft | |||
Glacier Basin - Rocky Mountain National Park | 150 | 8,604 ft | |||
Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park | 35 | 9,000 ft | |||
Mountain Park | 54 | 6,678 ft | |||
Lower Narrows | 8 | 6,470 ft | |||
Kelly Dahl | 46 | 8,615 ft | |||
Pawnee | 55 | 10,354 ft | |||
Echo Lake - Idaho Springs | 18 | 10,700 ft | |||
Moraine Park | None | 8,111 ft | |||
Olive Ridge | 56 | 8,361 ft | |||
Stove Prairie | 9 | 6,068 ft | |||
Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park | 26 | 9,397 ft | |||
Tom Bennett | 10 | 8,963 ft | |||
Cold Springs | 38 | 9,331 ft |
Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
---|---|---|---|
Eldora Mountain Resort | 24" | 68° | 10.48" |
Echo Mountain Park | 18" | 66° | 11.83" |
Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley) | 42" | 67° | 7.45" |
River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
---|---|---|---|
Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.0cfs | None Mi | V+ |
Lower Boulder Canyon | 42.0cfs | None Mi | IV- to V- |
Filter Plant | 3.92cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
Gnar Section | 405.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V+ |
Golden Whitewater Park | 3.92cfs | 0.75 Mi | II+ |
Lower Narrows | 182.0cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
Filter Plant | 3.92cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
NSV | 37.8cfs | 13.0 Mi | V+ |
Idledale to Morrison | 11.2cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
Spencer Heights | 182.0cfs | 2.5 Mi | V- to V |
Big South | 278.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | V to V+ |
Middle Narrows | 182.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | IV to V- |
Upper North Fork | 27.7cfs | 9.0 Mi | IV+ to V- |
Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.0cfs | None Mi | V+ |
October Hole | 37.8cfs | None Mi | II |
Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park | 60.7cfs | None Mi | III- to III+ |
Rustic (Upper) | 182.0cfs | 20.0 Mi | III to III+ |
Lower North Fork | 182.0cfs | 11.0 Mi | III |
Upper Narrows | 182.0cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
Upper Clear Creek | 60.7cfs | 2.5 Mi | IV- to IV+ |
Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out | 182.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III- to IV+ |
Main Section | 55.3cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds | 37.8cfs | 5.0 Mi | V to V+ |