Class II-III Dolores River, CO
Lower Dolores (Bedrock Recreation Site to Gateway)
The main roadblock for running this stretch is a very erratic and short (sometimes non-existent) boating season. Flows generally peak between late April and early May. Suggested minimum flows (approximated) are: 200 cfs for canoes, kayaks, and duckies, 800 cfs for rafts less than 14 feet, and 1000 cfs for rafts larger than 14 feet.
Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S. Geological Survey website. For information on current levels at McPhee Reservoir, please visit the Dolores Water Conservancy District (DWCD) website.
For More Information Visit: Dolores River- BLM Dolores - American Whitewater
Section Details
| Trip Length | Multiday, 45.0 Miles |
| Notes | For the portion of the Dolores River that flows through Colorado, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office. Private trips do not require a permit for boating the Dolores River through Colorado. |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | Yes |
| Manager | Bureau of Land Managemant, Uncompahgre Field Office |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information |
https://www.blm.gov/visit/dolores-river-0
https://www.blm.gov/visit/dolores-river |
| Description | American Whitewater |
