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Douglas Creek

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Why you'll love it

21.4 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
50 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
50 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
63.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
129 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Douglas Creek is a 21-mile paddling stretch near Drummond, Montana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 50 cfs and a gradient of about 63.6 feet per mile.

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