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 | 25 cfs |
| Gage Height | 2.9 ft |
| Air Temperature | 62° |
| River | Saint Vrain, North Fork (North Saint Vrain) |
| Reporting Streamgage |
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir
USGS 09021000 |
8 cfs | 2.5 ft |
|
South Platte River At Waterton
USGS 06708000 |
35 cfs | 0.7 ft |
|
Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line
USGS 06659580 |
3 cfs | 0.5 ft |
|
Middle Boulder Creek At Nederland
USGS 06725500 |
8 cfs | 0.6 ft |
|
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500 |
14 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
Colorado River Below Lake Granby
USGS 09019000 |
22 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
Bear Creek Above Bear Creek Lake Near Morrison
USGS 06710605 |
15 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing
USGS 06659502 |
1,010 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
Coal Creek Near Plainview
USGS 06730300 |
0 cfs | 0.1 ft |
|
Bear Creek Above Evergreen
USGS 06710385 |
16 cfs | 4.3 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Black Mountain
SNOTEL 1161 |
6" | -1" |
|
ward 4.6 ne, co
SNOTEL CO-BO-202 |
0.62" | 0" |
|
Hoosier Pass
SNOTEL 531 |
13" | 0" |
|
Bear Lake
SNOTEL 322 |
5" | 0" |
|
cabin creek
SNOTEL GCRC2 |
3.62" | 0" |
|
Rawah
SNOTEL 1032 |
5" | 1" |
|
Hayden Pass
SNOTEL 1102 |
5" | 0" |
|
woodland park 1.1 nnw, co
SNOTEL CO-TL-28 |
0.66" | -0.65" |
|
co st forest st park
SNOTEL CSFC2 |
3.13" | 1.62" |
|
grant
SNOTEL GRTC2 |
4.14" | 0" |
|
Willow Creek Pass
SNOTEL 869 |
6" | 0" |
|
aspen springs amrad
SNOTEL ASIC2 |
2.06" | 0" |
|
Roach
SNOTEL 718 |
9" | 0" |
|
georgetown
SNOTEL GEOC2 |
1.24" | 0" |
|
Loveland Basin
SNOTEL 602 |
20" | 0" |
|
fairplay 2.7 wnw, co
SNOTEL CO-PK-15 |
4.75" | 0" |
|
Willow Park
SNOTEL 870 |
6" | -1" |
|
dillon 2.3 se, co
SNOTEL CO-SU-16 |
2.18" | 0" |
|
silverthorne 2.1 wsw, co
SNOTEL CO-SU-6 |
7.01" | 6.4" |
|
frisco 0.5 n, co
SNOTEL CO-SU-4 |
2.68" | 0" |
|
Wild Basin
SNOTEL 1042 |
2" | -3" |
|
golden 12.5 nw, co
SNOTEL CO-JF-331 |
0.51" | 0" |
|
Lake Irene
SNOTEL 565 |
17" | 1" |
|
lake george 7.2 wnw, co
SNOTEL CO-PK-39 |
0.61" | 0" |
|
University Camp
SNOTEL 838 |
9" | 0" |
|
Jones Pass
SNOTEL 970 |
12" | -1" |
|
south platte river
SNOTEL ANTC2 |
1.57" | 0" |
|
Niwot
SNOTEL 663 |
4" | 0" |
|
Lake Eldora
SNOTEL 564 |
7" | 0" |
|
Sawtooth
SNOTEL 1251 |
15" | -1" |
|
tabernash 2.7 nw, co
SNOTEL CO-GR-68 |
1.34" | 0.96" |
|
Berthoud Summit
SNOTEL 335 |
15" | 0" |
|
cripple creek 5.1 nw, co
SNOTEL CO-TL-16 |
0.56" | 0" |
|
Grizzly Peak
SNOTEL 505 |
18" | 0" |
|
Phantom Valley
SNOTEL 688 |
1" | 0" |
|
Never Summer
SNOTEL 1031 |
17" | 0" |
|
Stillwater Creek
SNOTEL 793 |
13" | 0" |
|
Long Draw Resv
SNOTEL 1123 |
15" | 0" |
|
divide 4nw
SNOTEL DNWC2 |
2.93" | -0.32" |
|
cripple creek,co
SNOTEL CRIC2 |
2.83" | 0" |
|
High Lonesome
SNOTEL 1187 |
17" | -1" |
|
Fool Creek
SNOTEL 1186 |
19" | 1" |
|
Buckskin Joe
SNOTEL 938 |
1" | 0" |
|
rollinsville 1.1 ssw, co
SNOTEL CO-GL-17 |
1.87" | 0" |
|
Middle Fork Camp
SNOTEL 1014 |
2" | -1" |
|
Deadman Hill
SNOTEL 438 |
15" | 0" |
|
Echo Lake
SNOTEL 936 |
1" | 0" |
|
Crow Creek
SNOTEL 1045 |
1" | -1" |
|
Hourglass Lake
SNOTEL 1122 |
6" | 0" |
|
florissant 5.0 n, co
SNOTEL CO-TL-19 |
1.67" | -0.66" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Gulch | 56 | 8,100 ft | |||
| Ansel Watrous | 16 | 5,839 ft | |||
| Cold Springs | 38 | 9,331 ft | |||
| Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park | 26 | 9,397 ft | |||
| Aspenglen - Rocky Mountain National Park | 51 | 8,227 ft | |||
| Moraine Park | None | 8,111 ft | |||
| Mountain Park | 54 | 6,678 ft | |||
| Hermit Park Open Space | None | 8,313 ft | |||
| Kelly Flats | 29 | 6,751 ft | |||
| Rainbow Lakes | 16 | 9,961 ft | |||
| Stove Prairie | 9 | 6,068 ft | |||
| Camp Dick | 41 | 8,716 ft | |||
| Pawnee | 55 | 10,354 ft | |||
| Olive Ridge | 56 | 8,361 ft | |||
| Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park | 35 | 9,000 ft | |||
| Peaceful Valley | 17 | 8,552 ft | |||
| Marys Lake - USBR | 270 | 8,032 ft | |||
| Echo Lake - Idaho Springs | 18 | 10,700 ft | |||
| Reverends Ridge - Golden Gate State Park | 106 | 9,105 ft | |||
| Meeker Park Overflow | 29 | 8,611 ft | |||
| Narrows | 5 | 6,470 ft | |||
| Kelly Dahl | 46 | 8,615 ft | |||
| Glacier Basin - Rocky Mountain National Park | 150 | 8,604 ft | |||
| Lower Narrows | 8 | 6,470 ft | |||
| Dutch George | 20 | 6,520 ft | |||
| Tom Bennett | 10 | 8,963 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora Mountain Resort | 7" | 45° | 0" |
| Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley) | 5" | 46° | 0" |
| Echo Mountain Park | 1" | 43° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park | 44.9cfs | None Mi | III- to III+ |
| Gnar Section | 231.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V+ |
| Rustic (Upper) | 70.3cfs | 20.0 Mi | III to III+ |
| October Hole | 25.0cfs | None Mi | II |
| SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds | 25.0cfs | 5.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out | 70.3cfs | 12.0 Mi | III- to IV+ |
| Upper Clear Creek | 44.9cfs | 2.5 Mi | IV- to IV+ |
| Lower North Fork | 70.3cfs | 11.0 Mi | III |
| Lower Narrows | 70.3cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
| Lower Boulder Canyon | 41.1cfs | None Mi | IV- to V- |
| Idledale to Morrison | 10.6cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
| Upper North Fork | 0.04cfs | 9.0 Mi | IV+ to V- |
| Big South | 29.9cfs | 12.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| Upper Narrows | 70.3cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
| Filter Plant | 3.1cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
| Upper South Boulder Creek | 4.64cfs | None Mi | V+ |
| Spencer Heights | 70.3cfs | 2.5 Mi | V- to V |
| NSV | 25.0cfs | 13.0 Mi | V+ |
| Middle Narrows | 70.3cfs | 1.0 Mi | IV to V- |
| Upper South Boulder Creek | 4.64cfs | None Mi | V+ |
| Golden Whitewater Park | 3.1cfs | 0.75 Mi | II+ |
| Filter Plant | 3.1cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
| Main Section | 64.5cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |