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Access Site CO

Put In

Uncompahgre River • Canyon Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CO
County: Ouray
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.01560000, -107.67400000
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Uncompahgre River near Ouray, CO Same River 2 mi away
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Uncompahgre River near Ridgway, Co. Same River 12.2 mi away
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Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir, CO Same River 16.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-V+ Put-in Uncompahgre River - 02. Ouray to KOA campground
160 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 500.00-2500.00 cfs
Uncompahgre River near Ouray, CO
Whitewater Runs on Uncompahgre River
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III-V+ Put-in at this location 02. Ouray to KOA campground
4.6 mi 160 ft/mi
IV-V+ Take-out at this location 01. Uncompahgre Gorge
1.4 mi 175 ft/mi
II-III Downstream from here (10.8 mi to put-in) 03. Rollans park to Ridgway Reservoir
3.2 mi
I-II(III) Downstream from here (19.8 mi to put-in) 04. Billy Creek SWA to Trout Rd
19.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on the Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado, located in a mountainous region near the headwaters of this significant drainage system. The river at this location features a substantial gradient of 95.4 feet per mile, indicating steep, technical whitewater conditions typical of high-altitude Colorado streams. With an average flow of 307 cubic feet per second and velocities around 2.71 feet per second, this section presents significant current and has the characteristics of a large river system despite being relatively near the source.

The Uncompahgre River drops nearly 7,600 feet in elevation across its 79.84-mile length, making it a dynamic and challenging waterway. Paddlers accessing at this put-in should be prepared for fast-moving water and potentially hazardous conditions including strong currents and technical terrain. The surrounding area benefits from the high elevation and dramatic topography of the Ouray County region, which is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.