Very mild rafting amidst ranches and farms
Steamboat to Craig
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steamboat to craig overview
With the exception of the series of play holes in the Steamboat Whitewater Park, the remaining stretch of Yampa River through to Craig is seldom boated due to the mild nature of the river. Though mild, this section floats peacefully through rolling hills and wide open valleys lush with farms and ranches.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on Steamboat to Craig – Yampa River:
At this time, we do not have information on outfitters that offer commercial trips on this section.
steamboat to craig sections
Yampa River – Steamboat to Craig Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class II-III (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 6686′ to 6142′
Average Gradient: 8.3′ per mile
Access to Access
Little Toots Park to Shield Drive: 1.0 miles
Shield Drive to Hayden Pump Station: 25.0 miles
Hayden Pump Station to Double Bridges: 12.5 miles
Double Bridges to State Wildlife Area: 7.5 miles
State Wildlife Area to Yampa Valley Golf Course: 10.0 miles
Yampa Valley Golf Course to Loudy Simpson Park: 3.5 miles
Loudy Simpson Park to South Beach: 5.5 miles
Total Mileage: 65.0 miles
Notes: Due to the long mileage of this section, we recommend you check the water flow gauge at Steamboat Springs, CO as well as above Elkhead Creek near Hayden, CO.
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Information for Yampa River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Yampa River (Steamboat to Yampa Canyon) is in the Yampa River State Park and is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river, but you do need to buy a pass to use the State Parks managed access sites.
- River Manager 1: Yampa River State Park
6185 W. US Hwy. 40, P.O. Box 759, Hayden, CO 81639
970.276.2061 ~ www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/YampaRiver - River Manager 2: U.S Bureau of Land Management – Little Snake Field Office
455 Emerson Street, Craig, CO 81625
970.826.5000 ~ www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/lsfo.html
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.
