State Bridge to Burns
Colorado – US
- Class
- I to II+
- Length
- 20 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 15 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 6,755 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 6,566 Feet
- Typical season
- May to October
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)
Get out there
- Primary gauge
- COLORADO RIVER NEAR KREMMLING, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 1,000 |
| Maximum | 6,000 |
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 stretch on the Colorado River is mainly Class I water with a few Class II+ sections at above-average levels. This area doesn't see nearly as much traffic as the upstream Pumphouse section. For boaters looking to do multi-day or overnighters in this area this is a good link of Pumphouse to Dotsero.
Rapids
No rapids added yet.
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | State Bridge Access | 6,755 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Nice boat ramp with pit toilets, $5/day parking. |
| Take-Out | Catamount Access | 6,566 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | There is a dirt ramp, plenty of free parking and pit toilets at this access point on the Colorado. |
| Take-Out | Burns | 6,485 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | A small access area just off the road here. Not a very good option for rafts with trailers. |
| Take-Out | Two Bridges Access | 6,667 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Nice boat ramp with pit toilets, $5/day parking. |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Point Camp | No | No | Primitive camp on river left. Does have a pit toilet. Also accessible by 4WD road. |
| Double Pine Camp | No | No | River left |
| Sage Brush Flats Camp | No | No | A large bench with sage brush on river left is available for camping. Not a very appealing camp though. |
| Landing Strip Camp | No | No | Small camp on river right. Not the quietest camp around due to the RR tracks and road right next to it. |
| Cottonwood Bend Camp | No | No | River left |
| Juniper Glen Camp | No | No | River left |
| Mosquito Camp | No | No | River right. |
| Burns Gulch Camp | No | No | Small shady camp on river left |
Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
Points of Interest
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