River ND

Knife River

North Dakota • 47.5000, -102.7500
Length
233 mi
375 km
Elevation
2,731′ → 1,669′
1,062 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.09%
4.6 ft/mi
Drainage
2,207 mi²
5,715 km²
Avg Flow
168 cfs
1.4 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,556 mi
4,113 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Knife River

There are 5 USGS water level monitoring stations on Knife River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Knife River

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Knife River.