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Ogden River

Conditions: Caution

for canoeing, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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Newest 11 h ago · oldest 11 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    73 active alerts in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest; most severe: Wheeler Creek Trail Closures Ogden Ranger Distict

    USFSPosted May 9, 2024 · checked 11 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 74°F / low 74°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather11 h ago

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Why you'll love it

8.6 mi run
Flows year-round
282 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
282 cfs
Average current
1.8 ft/s
Gradient
64.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
314 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

Ogden River is an 8.6-mile paddling stretch near Ogden, Utah. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 282 cfs and a gradient of about 64.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Weber River

~18 min drive

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Port Ramp

~9 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Utah.

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Jordan River

~1h 7m drive

Jordan River is a 2-mile paddling stretch near Taylorsville, Utah. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 975 cfs and a gradient of about 9.7 feet per mile.

Cemetery Point Boat Ramp

~11 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Utah.

South Branch South Fork Ogden River

~15 min drive

South Branch South Fork Ogden River is a 3.8-mile paddling stretch near Huntsville, Utah. It is ephemeral and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 125 cfs and a gradient of about 35.7 feet per mile.

Causey Dam Boat Launch

~30 min drive

Causey Dam Boat Launch is a boat launch in Utah. It gives access to Causey Reservoir.

North Fork Weber River

~27 min drive

North Fork Weber River is a 3.1-mile paddling stretch near Ogden, Utah. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 342 cfs and a gradient of about 1.7 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state natural resources department.

Causey South Boat Launch

~30 min drive

Causey South Boat Launch is a boat launch in Utah.

East Fork Little Bear River

~37 min drive

East Fork Little Bear River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Paradise, Utah. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 70 cfs and a gradient of about 132.4 feet per mile.

Causey North Boat Launch

~31 min drive

Causey North Boat Launch is a boat launch in Utah.

Guided trips nearby

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Adventure West Scuba

Kayaking business nearby (~6 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Ogden Valley Sports

Kayaking business nearby (~7 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Mantua Waterfront RV Resort

Kayaking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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