Dolores Canyon (Bradfield to Slickrock)
Colorado – US
- Class
- III- to III+
- Length
- 47 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 10 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 6,460 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 5,445 Feet
- Typical season
- May to June
Current Flow
0 CFS
Gauge height: 0.01 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM
▲ 0.02/hr (12h) ▲ 0.01/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- DOLORES RIVER AT BEDROCK, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 1,000 |
| Maximum | 2,200 |
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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Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Bradfield Recreation Area | 6,460 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | There is a boat ramp and some camping here. Bradfield is about 15 to 20 miles off of HW 491 near Cortez, CO. |
| Put-In | Dove Creek Access | 6,086 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | There is primitive ramp and access area down by the Dove Creek Pump Station. Take CO RD 10 from HW 491 down the canyon to the river. |
| Take-Out | Slick Rock | 5,445 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Where HW 141 crosses the road there is a small dirt parking and ramp area (on river right) just upstream from the bridge. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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Points of Interest
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