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Put-in CO

Put In

Uncompahgre River - 02. Ouray to KOA campground (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Uncompahgre River near Ouray, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Optimal flows: 600 - 1800 cfs. Flow information for this section corresponds to data from the 2013 Gunnison River Flow Study.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the starting point for the Uncompahgre River run near Ouray, providing paddlers immediate access to the river's flow. The entry point requires careful navigation through potential shallow areas and scattered rocks, with water levels and conditions varying significantly between seasons. Paddlers should scout the put-in carefully and assess current conditions before launching.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
2.2 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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02. Ouray to KOA campground
Uncompahgre River
III-V+ 4.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater