Encampment River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Encampment River is flowing at 136 cfs at Mouth, WY — 130% of normal for the date and up 29% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 49 to 136 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Encampment River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Mouth, the Encampment River is running 136 cfs — 130% of normal, up 29% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 135% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Mouth (+29%) and Hog Park Creek (+20%).
Paddlers: 0 of 5 runs on the Encampment River with a live range are in range, 5 too low.
How the Encampment River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Hog Park Creek8,293 ft 49 cfs141%
- Mouth6,973 ft 136 cfs130%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Encampment River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (135%).
Encampment River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Encampment River Above Hog Park Creek WY
Oct 15, 1:15 AM · USGS 06623800 |
49 cfs | 141% | +20% | 1.41 ft | · | 8,293 ft |
|
Encampment River At Mouth WY
Oct 15, 1:30 AM · USGS 06625000 |
136 cfs | 130% | +29% | 2.22 ft | 4.3 ft below | 6,973 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Encampment River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encampment River Gauge: Mouth |
Too low | 136 cfs | 300–1,200 cfs | III–IV |
| Encampment River Gauge: Hog Park Creek |
Too low | 49 cfs | 300–1,200 cfs | II–III |
| Encampment River Wilderness Boundary To Medicine Bow Nf Boundary Gauge: Hog Park Creek |
Too low | 49 cfs | 300–1,200 cfs | II–IV |
| Headwaters (Continental Divide) And Its West Fork (From West Fork Lake) To North Section Line, Sec 21, T12N, R84W Gauge: Hog Park Creek |
Too low | 49 cfs | 300–1,200 cfs | III–IV+ |
| Wy-Co State Line To Encampment River Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Hog Park Creek |
Too low | 49 cfs | 300–1,200 cfs | III |
Encampment River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Encampment River
The Encampment River is a 42-mile-long tributary of the North Platte River in southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. It was named by French fur trappers who used the area for winter camps. The river flows through a canyon and has a steep gradient, making it popular for kayaking and rafting. It is also used for irrigation of farmland in the area. The river is fed by several reservoirs and dams, including the Hog Park Reservoir, which was constructed in the 1950s for hydroelectric power generation. The Encampment River also flows through the Encampment River Wilderness, which was established in 1984 and covers over 15,000 acres. The wilderness area is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, black bears, and mountain lions.
Fishing near the Encampment River
About the Encampment River
How is the Encampment River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Encampment River is flowing at 136 cfs at Mouth, WY, about 130% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 49 to 136 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Encampment River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Encampment River is at 135% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Encampment River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Mouth (6.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Encampment River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.