Mild float water great for fishing
Lower Blue River
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The Lower Blue River below the Dillon Reservoir is a wonderfully mild class II section fantastic for float fishing trips. This short stretch offers some mild whitewater as it passes through a wooded gorge.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on The Lower Blue River:
At this time we do not have information on outfitters that offer commercial trip trips on this section.
Lower Blue River sections
Lower Blue River Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class II-III (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7696′ to 7342′
Average Gradient: 25.6′ per mile
Access to Access
Green Mountain Dam to Spring Creek Road: 3.8 miles
Spring Creek Road to Confluence with Colorado River: 10 miles
Total Mileage: 13.8 miles
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Information for Lower Blue Self-Guided Boaters:
The Blue River is in the White River National Forest and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Dillon Ranger District
680 Blue River Parkway, Po Box 620, Silverthorne, CO 80498
970.468.5400 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/whiteriver
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.
