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Cow Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 326 ft³/s over 37 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 09147025, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 326 ft³/s over 37 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
196 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.33 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 326 ft³/s over 37 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO (1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cow Creek

H: 78° L: 55°
Overcast
Overcast
67°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
48%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Overcast
56°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Cloudy
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cow Creek?
Cow Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Cow Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Cow Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cow Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby