River CA

Salinas River

California • 35.9302, -120.8688

Length

184 mi

296 km

Elevation

2,032′ → 3′

2,029 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.21%

11.0 ft/mi

Drainage

3,681 mi²

9,533 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

2.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

183 mi

294 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Salinas River

There are 3 USGS water level monitoring stations on Salinas River providing real-time flow and stage data.