River KY

Rockcastle River

Kentucky • 36.9604, -84.3544

Length

55 mi

88 km

Elevation

880′ → 697′

182 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.06%

3.3 ft/mi

Drainage

748 mi²

1,936 km²

Avg Flow

1,266 cfs

1.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,627 mi

2,618 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Rockcastle River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Rockcastle River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Rockcastle River.