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Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River (Swift Creek to Reservoir)

Utah – US

Class
II to II+
Length
2.2 Mile(s)
Gradient
100 FPM
Put-in elevation
8,090 Feet
Typical season
April to July

Current Flow

74 CFS

Gauge height: 1.00 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM

-0.14/hr (12h) -0.07/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
YELLOWSTONE RIVER NEAR ALTONAH, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum100
Average200
Maximum2,000

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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Description

Great run late May through June. 

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In In 8,090 Feet No No No All Vehicles

Off Moon Lake look for the Yellowstone River signage toward Swift Water Campground. This is off U-134.

Put-In Out 7,860 Feet No No No All Vehicles

Reservoir Campground

Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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