Swallow Canyon to Lodore
Utah – US Colorado – US
- Class
- I
- Length
- 19.2 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 5,377 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
1,380 CFS
Gauge height: 8.86 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM
▼ -131.67/hr (12h) ▼ -65.83/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- GREEN RIVER NEAR GREENDALE, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,000 |
| Average | 3,000 |
| Maximum | 8,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
This is mainly a scenic run through the Browns Park Wildlife Refuge. Note: you must have a Lodore permit to float all the way to the Lodore boat ramp. Otherwise you will need to take out at the Crook Boat ramp.
Camping in Browns Park is limited to wildlife refuge campgrounds only. There are only 2 camps so plan accordingly.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp | 5,377 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Access and put in description can be found in the C section description located here. |
| Put-In | Bridge Boat Ramp | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | a put-in or take-out alternative for this section |
| Take-Out | Boat Ramp | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | on river left. This is the last take-out spot before the Lodore boat ramp. If you do not have a permit for Lodore you must take-out here. |
| Take-Out | Lodore Boat Ramp | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Description and access info can be found here. Permit Required |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinging Bridge Camp | No | No | on river left, right next to the County Road 83 Bridge |
| Crook Campground | No | No | on river left |
Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
The following fish species are often found on this run.
Brown Trout have a yellowish belly, with black and red spots on the sides. This fish is a fresh, coldwater fish and is found all over.
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