River CO

Gunnison River

Colorado • 38.7062, -107.8401

Length

164 mi

264 km

Elevation

8,012′ → 4,544′

3,468 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.40%

21.1 ft/mi

Drainage

7,641 mi²

19,789 km²

Avg Flow

2,291 cfs

2.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,297 mi

3,697 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Gunnison River

There are 46 USGS water level monitoring stations on Gunnison River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 7 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Gunnison River.