Illinois River

Willow Creek

~40 min drive

Willow Creek is a 31-mile paddling stretch near Granby, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 119 cfs and a gradient of about 50.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Chambers Lake Boating Site

~32 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Seedhouse Campground

~58 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Muddy Creek

~46 min drive

Muddy Creek is a 50-mile paddling stretch near Kremmling, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 139 cfs and a gradient of about 42.0 feet per mile.

Routt Access Trailhead

~49 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

South Fork Elk River

~55 min drive

South Fork Elk River is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 77 cfs and a gradient of about 185.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Hilltop Boat Ramp

~50 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Michigan River

~12 min drive

Michigan River is a 51-mile paddling stretch near Walden, Colorado. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 122 cfs and a gradient of about 57.5 feet per mile.

West Portal

~52 min drive

West Portal is a boat launch in Colorado.

Willow Creek

~14 min drive

Willow Creek is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Rand, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 45 cfs and a gradient of about 54.7 feet per mile.