Taylor River

Characteristics updated about 3 years ago

Flow updated about 2 hours ago

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The Taylor River is a tributary of the Gunnison River located in southwestern Colorado. It flows through the San Juan Mountains and is known for its fishing and rafting opportunities. The river is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and boating. The upper section of the river is characterized by steep, rocky canyons and fast-moving water. In contrast, the lower section features more gentle rapids and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

Characteristics & Metrics

Headwater

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Reservoir

Clarity

⋅ Sep 30, 2024

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GPS

38.86027127,-106.5666966

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Current Flow

Taylor River - Colorado
Gage Station	Temp ℉	Flow (ft ³/s)	Mean (ft ³/s)
taylor river at taylor park, co.	33	n/a	Ice
taylor river below taylor park reservoir, co.	33	79.1	80.5
taylor river at almont, co.	37	n/a	Ice

* Mean data is from Saturday - February 28, 2026

** Updated about 2 hours ago

*** streamflow is the volume of water flowing past a given point in the stream in a given period of time.(USGS)

Historical

* Based on YTD -- 2026

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Additional Resources

River and steam flow data are acquired from multiped sources. This feature is only available in select states (Colorado only). Flows are updated multiple times a day. Data might be unavailable due to ice or other objects obstructing the gage.