Know Before You Go
Respect the Yampa and respect other river users
Current Yampa River Data at:
River Closure
A portion of the Yampa River will be temporarily inaccessible to boat traffic due to construction activities as part of the Yampa River Corridor Project. The stretch of river from the Pebble Beach access point (located at the Yampa Valley Golf Course) to downriver of the active project area at the City of Craig diversion dam will be closed until further notice.
Boaters must take-out at Pebble Beach to avoid the construction zone. All tubers, boaters, kayakers, canoers, fishermen and other people are prohibited from trespassing within the construction zone.
The Yampa River public access points at Loudy-Simpson Park will open this Spring and remain available for all boaters, including the newly constructed boat ramp and parking area made possible by the Yampa River Corridor Project.
Quick River Stats
*Showing data from location 09247600 on the Yampa below Craig, CO.
Weather in Craig
Safety Notes
Construction
Construction on the Yampa River Corridor Project will continue through 2025. Be aware of changing conditions.
Bridge
Use caution when approaching the bridge over the Yampa on Colorado Highway 394 (Near Loudy-Simpson) at high flows.
Interpretive Translation of Flows
Dorsey to South Beach
This is a mostly flatwater stretch with the section from Pebble Beach to Loudy-Simpson Park closed for now.
= All Activities
= Tubing 
= Sup/Small Craft
= Large Craft 
= Fishing
Below 250 cfs (ft3/s) = River use is not recommended.
Many times when the flow is this low, the water is too warm and/or fish habitat is very limited. Leave this flow for the fishes.
250-600 cfs (ft3/s)
Recommended from Pebble to Loudy-Simpson for distance.
Ideal.
Not recommended, flows are too low.
Variable depending on water temperature.
600-1,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended.
Idea small craft conditions.
Possible but flows are low.
Variable depending on water temperature.
1,000-8,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended.
Not recommended, flows are a little high.
Ideal rafting conditions.
Variable depending on water temperature.
8,000-20,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended.
Not recommended, high water.
Recommended, but be aware of runoff hazards.
Fishing not recommended during runoff.
River Miles
Use our handy table below to find out river mileage of floats on the Craig section of the Yampa River.
Access Points |
River Miles Between Access Sites |
| Dorsey | 00 |
| Pebble Beach | 10 |
| Loudy-Simpson Park | 3.5 (CLOSED) |
| South Beach | 5.5 |
River Information
Yampa River Access: (Click maps to enlarge)
Tubing:
Know before you go.
Use these links before getting on the Yampa River.
- Tube the Yampa Like a Pro Video
- Steamboat Chamber Tubing Page
- Tips for Tubing the Yampa
- The Yampa River – Steamboat Springs
River Updates on Social
* If you have an update and aren’t on social media email outreach@friendsoftheyampa.com.
*This information is provided to better prepare Yampa River users. Friends of the Yampa assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this website. Friends of the Yampa assumes no responsibility or liability for any accidents or dissatisfaction for all river users.
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