2026-04-17T09:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s possible early Friday morning. * WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Summary
The best time of year to float this section of water is in the spring or early summer when water levels are typically higher. The recommended flow rate is between 200-400 cfs. Obstacles on this river run include several sections of rapids, including the "Widowmaker" rapid, which can be challenging for inexperienced paddlers. Overall, this is a fun and scenic river run that offers a mix of calm stretches and exciting rapids.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 54 cfs (3.9 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 99% |
| Optimal Range | 130-220 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V to V+ |
| Elevation | 6,901 ft |
| Run Length | 9.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 125 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 55.5 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09330000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fruita - Capitol Reef National Park
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Fruita Campground
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Singletree
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SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
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SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
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Sunglow
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Fremont Canyon (Torrey to Capitol Reef)
Fremont River 2 (Fremont Gorge)
Fish Creek
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