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Colorado | Yampa River State Park / Moffat County
Yampa RiverDuffy Mountain to Juniper Canyon
A public 12-mile Yampa section from the developed Duffy Mountain ramp to the Juniper Canyon ramp, with flow-dependent features and primitive camping at both endpoints.
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A distinct 12-mile public Yampa section with primitive endpoint camping, a named Class III–IV diversion and portage, and direct 09251000 same-river telemetry context.
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Put-in
Duffy Mountain boat rampDuffy access uses rough roads and a large lot; verify the current ramp and road before towing.
Take-out
Juniper Canyon boat rampJuniper is a developed ramp with a camping kiosk; confirm current river landing and portage signage.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Duffy access uses rough roads and a large lot; verify the current ramp and road before towing.
- Juniper is a developed ramp with a camping kiosk; confirm current river landing and portage signage.
- If the diversion, road, ramp, or private-bank boundaries are unclear, do not launch.
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- 09251000 low/high or rapidly changing flow; the gauge is downstream near Maybell and not a station-certified runnable threshold
- Juniper diversion dam, Class III–IV hydraulics, strainers, cold water, bridges, and limited egress
- rough roads, Government Bridge parking prohibition, private land, camping permits, and CPW closures
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Named public corridorDuffy Mountain to Juniper Canyon; 12 miles; CPW Sites 7–8
CPW names both ramps, distance, camping, road access, and the Class III–IV Juniper diversion warning.
- Direct telemetry with planning-only flow postureUSGS 09251000 near Maybell; downstream same-river context only
The direct gauge is useful for current river trend but CPW does not publish a station-certified runnable envelope for this section.
- Water access coordinatesDuffy 40.4192778, -107.8695; Juniper 40.4766667, -107.9652222
Coordinates come from current CPW map links and are stored as access-area anchors.
- High-class rapid handlingClass III–IV Juniper Canyon diversion; portage required for inexperienced/open-canoe crews
The route preserves CPW’s explicit portage warning and does not market the reach as a casual float.
- Camping and logisticsDuffy one primitive site; Juniper five primitive sites; permits and passes required
Camping is on designated sites only and never inferred for private banks.
- Duplicate separationDistinct CPW Site 7–8 section; separate from South Beach–Duffy and Juniper–Maybell
The 12-mile endpoint pair follows the official CPW section boundary.
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What water level is best for the Duffy Mountain to Juniper Canyon route on the Yampa River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Duffy Mountain to Juniper Canyon route on the Yampa River start and end?
This route starts at Duffy Mountain boat ramp and ends at Juniper Canyon boat ramp, 12 river miles on the water.
Is the Duffy Mountain to Juniper Canyon route on the Yampa River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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