Whitewater · Colorado
Whitewater in Colorado
1 outfitter across Colorado. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Rivers with a live flow gauge
268
USGS reaches
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Best season
Jun to Sep
Operators
Whitewater operators
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River flows
River flows for whitewater in Colorado
- River reaches in Colorado with a live USGS flow gauge
- 268
- Miles of gauged river
- 6,976 mi
- NWS river forecast gauges in service
- 120
Gauged rivers with the most miles
- Arkansas River424 mi
- South Platte River338 mi
- Colorado River324 mi
- Dolores River249 mi
- Yampa River241 mi
Each river page shows its gauge reading. Check the current flow before you put in.
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Resources
More to explore in Whitewater
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
Getting Started in Whitewater Kayaking
River Kings
3 Techniques All Whitewater Kayakers Should Practice
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Whitewater Kayaking for Beginners: the Forward Stroke
Boyd Ruppelt
Kayak Instruction - Reading the River
River Kings
EJ's Whitewater Kayak Instruction- How To Paddle Through Waves
Eric Jackson
Whitewater Kayak Skills Practice on Class II
Wildwater River Guides
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
Whitewater Kayaking for Beginners: Class II-III Guide
Jul 2026
How to Roll a Kayak: Learn the Kayak Roll Step by Step
Jul 2026
How to Paddle Moving Water: Ferry, Eddy Turn & Peel Out Safely
Jul 2026
Best Sea Kayaking Destinations on the Pacific Coast
Jul 2026
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