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Fremont River

Fremont Canyon (Torrey to Capitol Reef)

Utah – US

Class
V to V+
Length
9 Mile(s)
Gradient
125 FPM
Put-in elevation
6,603 Feet
Take-out elevation
5,449 Feet
Typical season
April to June

Current Flow

45 CFS

Gauge height: 3.94 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

-0.18/hr (12h) -0.09/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
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Recommended levels

Minimum130
Average160
Maximum220

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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Description

This run progresses from casual class II water to class V as you enter into where the canyon narrows.  Plan on scouting most everything as you get in the canyon due to some drops that would not be wise to run blindly.

This is a desert river and you will want to catch this run when spring melt happens.  The run window generally will be short.

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Highway 12 Bridge 6,603 Feet No No No All Vehicles

Follow Highway 12 south from Torrey UT to where it crosses the Fremont River.  Put in here.  There is a small dirt lot just north of the river you can park your car.

Take-Out Fruita Campground 5,449 Feet Yes Yes No All Vehicles

Take out at the Fruita Campground area at Capitol Reef National Park.

Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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