West Fork of the Blacks Fork
Utah – US
- Class
- II to II+
- Length
- 9 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 56.3 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 9,325 Feet
- Typical season
- April to July
Current Flow
84 CFS
Gauge height: 2.13 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
● 0.00/hr (12h) ● 0.00/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- BLACKS FORK NEAR ROBERTSON, WY Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 450 |
| Average | 700 |
| Maximum | 1,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Photos
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Description
A great scenic run on the North Slopes of the Uintah mountains. The Uintah's are unique in that the range runs from east to west. The biggest hazards on this section of the Blacks Fork are logs and wood hazards. If you are looking for a scenic, mellow run this run and the East Fork of the Blacks Fork should be high on your todo list. Running a mountain stream gives you a perspective of the mountains that are hard to get any other way.
The full run is 9 miles but you will need a 4x4 to get all the way to the top put-in. Otherwise you can put-in at the turn off to the Lyman Lakes for about a 4 mile run. The turn off to the lakes most cars can make it to.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | West Fork of the Blacks Fork Road Bridge | 9,325 Feet | No | No | No | 4WD Only | From Meeks Cabin Reservoir follow the road south to the fork in the road. The road heading east will take you up east fork of the blacks fork. The road heading west will take you to the put-in for this river stretch. Take the road for about 8 miles. After the lyman lakes turn-off you will need a 4 wheel drive to keep going. |
| Put-In | Alternative Bridge Put-In | 9,155 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Just past the Lyman Lakes turn-off there will be a road the crosses the river on a small bridge. Put in here for a shorter run or if you don't have 4 wheel drive. |
| Take-Out | Bridge over Main Blacks Fork | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | See take-out description for the East Fork of the Black Fork found here. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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