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Put-in CO

Put In - South Beach Boat Drop Off

Yampa - 03. Little Yampa Canyon (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Yampa River below Craig, Co. Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,100.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Range of acceptable flows (based on 2012 Yampa-White Basin WFET Report).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In - South Beach Boat Drop Off
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In - South Beach Boat Drop Off serves as the initial access point for paddlers entering Little Yampa Canyon, featuring a somewhat challenging boat launch area with potential uneven terrain and potential bank obstructions. Careful boat positioning and crew coordination are essential when entering the river at this location, with paddlers needing to assess water levels and potential rocky or shallow entry conditions before launching.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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03. Little Yampa Canyon
Yampa
I-II(III) 51.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater