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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
III- to III+
Typical season
May to July
Author
Joshua Darnell

Current Flow

1,780 CFS

Gauge height: 4.02 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM

10.00/hr (12h) 5.00/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
COLORADO RIVER NEAR CAMEO, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum20,000
Average20,000
Maximum30,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

Photos

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Description

This is a sweet wave that forms on the Colorado river. The wave is located in the De Beque canyon. It will start coming in when Flows reach 20,000+ @ Cameo. Gets better as flows reach 25,000 cfs.

Rapids

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Access

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Camps

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Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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