Know Before You Go
Respect the Yampa and respect other river users
Current Yampa River Data at:
Whitewater
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 09239500 in Steamboat Springs at the 5th Street bridge.
Weather in Milner
Safety Notes
Tubing
No tubing at any flow due to lack of public access.
Strainers
Wood/strainers collect at the bridge near Steamboat Golf Course. Always use caution when floating during runoff.
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Interpretive Translation of Flows
Fornier to Pump Station
This section is mostly flatwater with some bridges and diversions. There is no public land on this float.
= All Activities
= Tubing 
= Sup/Small Craft
= Large Craft 
= Fishing
0-350 cfs (ft3/s)
Lots of private proptery in this section, not many places to pull over. Water gets low and therefore there are no good floating options at this water level.
350-900 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended
Not recommended due to lack of public access for breaks.
Low flows in section, could be up to an 8 hour day.
Low flows in section, could be up to an 8 hour day.
900-1500 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended
Not recommended due to lack of public access for breaks.
Ideal.
Fishing 1,000-3,000 cfs when water is dropping water gets clearer.
1,500-4,000 cfs (ft3/s)
Not recommended
Not recommended due to lack of public access for breaks.
Recommended, but be aware of runoff hazards in the water. Pay attention the bridges.
Fishing 1,000-3,000 cfs when water is dropping water gets clearer.
River Miles
Use our handy table below to find out river mileage of floats on the Milner section of the Yampa River.
Please note: Fornier has VERY limited parking, therefore parking at the Stockbridge Transit Center is advised.
Access Points |
River Miles Between Access Sites |
| Stockbridge Transit Center | 00 |
| Fornier Reserve | 2 |
| Hayden Pump Station | 19 |
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