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Burton Creek

River

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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 28 ft³/s over 78 years).
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natural watercourse in Routt County, Colorado, United States of America

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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 09253000, as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 78 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
9 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.98 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 78 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR SLATER, CO (8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Creek

H: 84° L: 54°
Cloudy
Cloudy
54°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
82%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Overcast
54°
6 AM
Overcast
54°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
3 PM
Overcast
82°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Clear
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Creek?
Burton Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Burton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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