Calf Creek To Lake Powell
When the water is running, this is a stretch of river that is worth skipping out on work, school, or whatever to float it. To really enjoy this run you should plan on spending plenty of time to hike many of the side canyons.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Escalante River are between a bare minimum of 100cfs and a high of 500cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 09330000, the Fremont River Near Bicknell
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Calf Creek to Lake Powell.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III |
| Elevation | 6,901 ft |
| Run Length | 73.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 20 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 53.8 cfs |
| Gage Height | 3.9 ft |
| Air Temperature | 63° |
| River | Escalante River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Fremont River Near Bicknell
USGS 09330000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake
USGS 09329050 |
26 cfs | 4.6 ft |
|
Pine Creek Near Escalante
USGS 09337000 |
2 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
Fremont River Near Bicknell
USGS 09330000 |
54 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
Paria River Near Kanab
USGS 09381800 |
8 cfs | 7.7 ft |
|
Escalante River Near Escalante
USGS 09337500 |
1 cfs | 1.2 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Fish Lake Utah
SNOTEL 1149 |
6" | -2" |
|
Clayton Springs
SNOTEL 983 |
10" | -1" |
|
Mt Baldy
SNOTEL 1224 |
42" | -1" |
|
Sunflower Flat
SNOTEL 1249 |
14" | -2" |
|
Farnsworth Lake
SNOTEL 475 |
50" | -1" |
|
Dill'S Camp
SNOTEL 444 |
13" | -2" |
|
Squaw Springs
SNOTEL 1156 |
1" | 0" |
|
Wrigley Creek
SNOTEL 1228 |
12" | -2" |
|
Thistle Flat
SNOTEL 1226 |
18" | -2" |
|
Beaver Dams
SNOTEL 329 |
7" | -2" |
|
Pickle Keg
SNOTEL 691 |
23" | -2" |
|
Gooseberry Rs Up
SNOTEL 1184 |
8" | -4" |
|
Donkey Reservoir
SNOTEL 452 |
12" | -1" |
|
Widtsoe #3
SNOTEL 865 |
14" | -1" |
|
Box Creek
SNOTEL 364 |
8" | -2" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,832 ft | |||
| Singletree | 27 | 8,286 ft | |||
| Calf Creek | 14 | 5,324 ft | |||
| Lower Bowns | 4 | 7,419 ft | |||
| Deer Creek- Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | 7 | 5,748 ft | |||
| Hole in the Rock - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,709 ft | |||
| Pleasant Creek | 30 | 8,670 ft | |||
| Steep Creek Bench - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,923 ft | |||
| Little Spencer Flat Dispersed - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,959 ft | |||
| Harris Wash - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,408 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Canyon (Torrey to Capitol Reef) | 53.8cfs | 9.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| Calf Creek to Lake Powell | 53.8cfs | 73.0 Mi | III- to III |