Recommended minimum flows are 200 cfs for canoes/kayaks/inflatables, 800 cfs for small rafts to 14 ft., 1000 cfs for large rafts to 18 ft. Flow information hotline 970.565.7562. River users can expect approximately 19 days with flows of 2000 cfs which is ideal for this section. In some years there are no boatable flows. Check with the Dolores Water Conservancy District for information on the timing of spring releases.
| Name | Range | Updated | Level | ||||||
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| DOLORES RIVER AT BEDROCK, CO | |||||||||
| usgs-09169500 | 800 - 5000 cfs | 02h32m | 33 cfs (rc= -0.2 ) | ||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| Dolores02. Bradfield Launch (McPhee Reservoir) to Dove Creek Pump Station [CO] |
Snaggletooth |
4600 | Nathan Fey | |
| Dolores [CO] |
Dolores day one |
1600 cfs | will reeves | |
| > 10 years | Dolores [CO] |
Dolores River Putin |
n/a | Craig Irwin |
| > 10 years | Dolores River [CO] |
Dolores River |
1380 cfs | Thomas O'Keefe |