Colorado – US
- Class
- II- to III+
- Length
- 14 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 15 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 6,954 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
1,110 CFS
Gauge height: 5.78 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM
▼ -1.67/hr (12h) ▼ -0.83/hr (24h)
Hit some laps
- Primary gauge
- COLORADO RIVER NEAR KREMMLING, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 600 |
| Average | 2,000 |
| 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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Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needle Eye Rapid | III- to III | 500–3,500 | Watch for holes at higher water (above 3500 cfs). |
Read and run |
| 2 | Red Eye Rapid | II+ to III- | 500–2,000 | Run left of center on the main tongue |
Read and run |
| 3 | Yarmony Rapid | II to IV | 10,000–2,000 | Run left of center, then stay off the left wall (and hole), and avoid any rocks as you proceed downriver. |
Scout from the right bank if you want |
| 4 | Cable Rapid | III- | 500–2,000 | Read and run |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Pumphouse Recreation Area | 6,954 Feet | Yes | No | No | All Vehicles | |
| Take-Out | State Bridge | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | |
| Put-In | Radium Access | 6,863 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A large lot and ramp are here along with pit toilets. You can use this as a put in or take out. |
| Put-In | Rancho Del Rio Access | 6,837 Feet | Yes | Yes | Yes | All Vehicles | This area has a primitive ramp, gas, food and other services (fees). |
| Put-In | Yarmony Bridge Access | 6,802 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Another primitive ramp and river access area. |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Camp | No | No | River right |
| Cottonwood Camp | No | No | River left. |
| Island Camp | No | No | Just above an island there is a small inlet on river left. On this small peninsula there is a camp |
| Bench Camps | No | No | There are 3 or 4 camps on river left in this area. |
| Lone Tree Camp | No | No | A small camp with a lone tree on river right. |
Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
Points of Interest
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