Know Before You Go
Respect the Yampa and respect other river users
Current Yampa River Data at:
Important
The pilots of watercraft should be skilled and knowledgeable about current river conditions and they should follow all of the recommended safety guidelines regarding proper equipment and safe boating practices. All recreators should be equipped with PFDs and utilize extreme caution when floating near irrigation diversions and other structures in the river. Recreators should utilize their best judgment based on conditions, experience, and safety-first protocols.
Quick River Stats
*Showing data from location 09251000 on the Yampa near Maybell, CO.
Weather in Little Yampa Canyon
Safety Notes
Flooding
At high flows, established camps may be flooded. Be sure to stick to public land when chosing camp alternatives.
Camping
Proper river camping gear required when camping in Little Yampa Canyon including human waste management.
Interpretive Translation of Flows
South Beach to Duffy
This is a flatwater stretch that starts as private land and then shifts into public land and overnight campsites.
= All Activities
= Tubing 
= Sup/Small Craft
= Large Craft 
= Fishing
0-400 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.
400-1,100 cfs (ft3/s)
Tubing not recommended due to length of float.
Ideal for smaller crafts, lower water so expect longer days.
Not recommended.
Info coming soon.
1,100-2,500 cfs (ft3/s)
Tubing not recommended due to length of float.
Ideal for smaller crafts.
Ideal for boating.
Ideal trout fishing.
2,500-5,700 cfs (ft3/s)
Tubing not recommended due to length of float.
Ideal for smaller crafts.
Ideal for boating.
Ideal trout fishing.
5,700-7,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Tubing not recommended due to length of float.
Highwater float with cold water temps.
Highwater boating.
Info coming soon.
7,000-10,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Tubing not recommended due to length of float.
Not recommended during runoff.
Highwater rafting OK, some camps flooding.
Not recommended during runoff.
over 10,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Many camps are flooded.
River Miles
Use the table below to find out river mileage of Little Yampa Canyon on the Yampa River.
Access Points |
River Miles Between Access Sites |
| South Beach | 00 |
| Duffy Mountain | 32 |
River Maps
Yampa River Access: (Click maps to enlarge)
River Updates on Social
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