Yampa River
Please practice appropriate river etiquette, fish handling techniques and conservation ethics. Thank you for Respecting the Yampa!
For the second time this summer, water temperatures in the Yampa River have risen again above the allowed threshold and triggered the City of Steamboat Springs to enact commercial and voluntary recreational closures for the Yampa River as of Tuesday, August 2. The closure will remain in effect until rescinded. Read Release.
Commercial
CLOSED- River closed on August 2 to all recreation
Recreational
VOLUNTARY- public asked to adhere to closure