Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
Colorado – US
- Class
- II to IV-
- Length
- 0.25 Mile(s)
- Typical season
- January to December
- Author
- Erik Larsson
Current Flow
1,850 CFS
Gauge height: 4.12 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM
▼ -2.50/hr (12h) ▼ -1.25/hr (24h)
Hit some laps
- Primary gauge
- COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,600 |
| Average | 5,000 |
| Maximum | 20,000 |
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
Description
In winter 2014 the wave was reworked. The Wave now features a beautiful kayaker wave river left and a fun surfers wave on river right.
Wave Reports:
Below 3.5k: Wave is barely functional at these flows. Epic front surfing, spins, and occasional end moves are most common on the Boat Chute side.
3.5k to 5k: the middle waves start coming in, access is excellent, never a hike. The center is not as retentive as it looks, but most will find it still to steep and hole like. Pretty good wave at these flows, worth a drive!
5k to 12k: Prime flows! Eddy access remains! Call in sick, anything is possible at these flows.
13k to19k: Eddy access is gone, hike or use tow rope if available. Wave can give up big airscews etc but also become more flushy and surgy. Good luck and go big!
20k+: Pretty flushy for playboats. Few kayakers will find it rewarding. Surfers rejoice as river right offers excellent rides!
For more info check www.glenwoodwebcam.com to see a live feed of the feature.
For daily photos, competition info, and updates check out the Wave's facebook page.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park-n-Play | Glenwood Wave | 5,800 Feet | No | Yes | No | All Vehicles | Exit 114#, then to south side of river next to Harley Davidson dealership. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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