Colorado at Lees Ferry

AZ

Trophy rainbow trout and the start of every Grand Canyon trip.

36.860°N 111.590°W3,394 ft
BoatingCampingFishingPaddling
Flow7,840cfsUSGS gauge · steady
Water temp67°FUSGS gauge
Today75°FSunny · low 59°F
Wind7 mphE · NWS
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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Quick facts

Type
River
State
Arizona
Elevation
3,394 ft
Boat ramps
2
Campgrounds
1
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Lees Ferry Boat Launch

· 0.4 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Boat ramp

· 0.4 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors
River trips

Float Colorado at Lees Ferry with a guide

Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

Lee's Ferry Campground

· 0.9 mi from the water
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Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Colorado at Lees Ferry

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Spencer Trail

· 0.8 mi from the water
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Cathedral Wash

· 2.7 mi from the water
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Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Chevron
    4.1 mi
  • Marathon
    6.6 mi
  • Maverik
    6.8 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Stix
    8.3 miCall
  • Lake Powell Paddleboards 836 Vista Avenue
    8.3 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Walmart SupercenterIce 1017 West Haul Road, Page · Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
    6.5 miCall
  • Food Mart 901 West US 89, Page
    6.6 mi
  • Maverik
    6.8 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    0.6 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Page HospitalEmergency 501 North Navajo Drive, Page · 24/7
    8.1 miCall
  • Banner Health Clinic 601 North Navajo Drive, Page
    8.1 mi
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
    8.3 mi

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday63°FSlight Chance Showers And ThunderstormsWind 5 mph N
Sunday63°FMostly SunnyWind 0 to 5 mph N

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Colorado at Lees Ferry FAQ

Where can I launch a boat on Colorado at Lees Ferry?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Lees Ferry Boat Launch, Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

Where can I camp near Colorado at Lees Ferry?

Campgrounds near the water include Lee's Ferry Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is there gas near Colorado at Lees Ferry?

The closest listed fuel is Chevron, about 4.1 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Colorado at Lees Ferry?

Bait and tackle nearby: Stix (8.3 mi), Lake Powell Paddleboards (8.3 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Lake Powell8 mi · 3,520.71 ftVerde River160 miLake Mead164 mi · 1,037.18 ftWoods Canyon Lake179 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.