Upper Blue (Blue River Cg To Columbine Landing) River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

Colorado • Blue River

Upper Blue (Blue River Cg To Columbine Landing)

Class III TO IV-

STREAMFLOW: 950 CFS

Too High
63°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then T-Storms

The Upper Blue River CG to Columbine Landing river run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a moderate to difficult level Class III river. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July, with recommended CFS levels between 800 and 2,000. This section of the river has several challenging obstacles, including several steep drops and tight turns, making it a thrilling and exciting experience for intermediate to advanced level paddlers. Safety precautions are necessary, and it is recommended to wear a life jacket and helmet. It is a beautiful stretch of river, offering stunning scenery and wildlife sightings, making it a must-visit for any avid rafter or kayaker looking for an exciting adventure.

Weather today, Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 63. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status	Too High
Class Level	III to IV-
Elevation	8,929 ft
Run Length	3.0 Mi
Gradient	35 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	950 cfs
Gauge Height	4.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Arkansas River At Granite USGS 07086000

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon USGS 09067020	1,850 cfs	7.0 ft
Williams Fork Near Leal USGS 09036000	485 cfs	3.2 ft
Elk Creek At Upper Station USGS 09025300	8 cfs	5.5 ft
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir USGS 09057500	199 cfs	3.5 ft
Beaver Creek At Avon USGS 09067000	64 cfs	2.8 ft
Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir USGS 09021000	8 cfs	2.5 ft
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon USGS 09051050	71 cfs	4.9 ft
Gore Creek Abv Red Sandstone Creek At Vail USGS 09066325	683 cfs	8.3 ft
Colorado River Below Lake Granby USGS 09019000	66 cfs	3.8 ft
Fraser River At Upper Sta USGS 09022000	80 cfs	1.6 ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020

1,850 cfs

7.0 ft

Williams Fork Near Leal
USGS 09036000

485 cfs

3.2 ft

Elk Creek At Upper Station
USGS 09025300

8 cfs

5.5 ft

Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500

199 cfs

3.5 ft

Beaver Creek At Avon
USGS 09067000

64 cfs

2.8 ft

Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir
USGS 09021000

8 cfs

2.5 ft

Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon
USGS 09051050

71 cfs

4.9 ft

Gore Creek Abv Red Sandstone Creek At Vail
USGS 09066325

683 cfs

8.3 ft

Colorado River Below Lake Granby
USGS 09019000

66 cfs

3.8 ft

Fraser River At Upper Sta
USGS 09022000

80 cfs

1.6 ft

Campground	Campsites	Elevation
Willows	35	7,973 ft
Horseshoe	19	10,538 ft
Pine Cove	56	9,022 ft
Sugar Loaf	11	8,989 ft
Prairie Point	33	8,002 ft
Blue River	24	8,472 ft
Kite Lake	5	12,043 ft
Selkirk	15	10,488 ft
Ranger Lakes - State Forest State Park	32	9,244 ft
Gore Creek	25	8,720 ft
Heaton Bay	81	9,072 ft
Sawmill Gulch	5	8,482 ft
Willow Creek	35	8,201 ft
Fourmile	14	10,824 ft
Mcdonald Flats	13	7,955 ft
Davis Springs	7	7,984 ft
Peak One	74	9,030 ft
Prospector	107	9,105 ft
Dexter	24	9,271 ft
Buffalo Springs	18	9,187 ft
Beaver Creek Unti - Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area	10	7,592 ft
Camp Hale Memorial	21	9,318 ft
Lowry	24	9,068 ft
Williams Fork Reservoir - SWA	24	7,848 ft
Denver Creek	22	8,585 ft
Elliott Creek	15	8,018 ft
Cataract Creek	5	8,578 ft
Weston Pass	14	10,277 ft

Campground

Campsites

Reservations

Toilets

Showers

Elevation

Willows

7,973 ft

Horseshoe

10,538 ft

Pine Cove

9,022 ft