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Raton 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 22 (median 105 ft³/s over 49 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 07124410, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 105 ft³/s over 49 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
30 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.76 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 105 ft³/s over 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PURGATOIRE RIVER BELOW TRINIDAD LAKE, CO. (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Raton Creek

H: 92° L: 65°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
70°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
42%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
65°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
75°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
92°
6 PM
Sunny
89°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raton Creek?
Raton Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Raton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Raton Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Raton Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby