Live float conditions for 28 Nevada rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Truckee River
Truckee River is a small river in the Sierra Front / Truckee region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Truckee Rv Nr Mogul, Nv gauge runs roughly 300–680 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 210–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Front / Truckee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Truckee Rv Nr Mogul, Nv, Truckee Rv At Reno, Nv, Truckee Rv At Vista, Nv, Truckee Rv Blw Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth, Nv
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East Walker River
East Walker River is a small creek in the Carson & Walker region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the E Walker Rv At Ivy Ranch Brg Nr Mason, Nv gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Carson & Walker · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: E Walker Rv At Ivy Ranch Brg Nr Mason, Nv, E Walker Rv Abv Strosnider Ditch Nr Mason, Nv, E Walker Rv Nr Mason, Nv
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East Fork Carson River
East Fork Carson River is a small river in the Carson & Walker region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the E Fk Carson Rv Nr Gardnerville, Nv gauge runs roughly 100–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Carson & Walker · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: E Fk Carson Rv Nr Gardnerville, Nv, E Fk Carson Rv Nr Dresslerville, Nv
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West Walker River
West Walker River is a small creek in the Carson & Walker region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the W Walker Rv At Hoye Brg Nr Wellington, Nv gauge runs roughly 170–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Carson & Walker · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: W Walker Rv At Hoye Brg Nr Wellington, Nv, W Walker Rv Nr Hudson, Nv
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East Fork Owyhee River
East Fork Owyhee River is a small creek in the Northeast / Owyhee-Snake region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Owyhee Rv Nr Gold Ck, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Owyhee-Snake · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Owyhee Rv Nr Gold Ck, Nv, Owyhee Rv Nr Mountain City, Nv
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Carson River
Carson River is a small river in the Carson & Walker region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Carson Rv Nr Carson City, Nv gauge runs roughly 110–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Carson & Walker · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Carson Rv Nr Carson City, Nv, Carson Rv Nr Fort Churchill, Nv, Carson Rv Blw Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon, Nv
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Humboldt River
Humboldt River is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Humboldt Rv Nr Elko, Nv gauge runs roughly 130–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Humboldt Rv Nr Elko, Nv, Humboldt Rv Nr Carlin, Nv, Humboldt Rv At Battle Mountain, Nv, Humboldt Rv Nr Imlay, Nv
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Lamoille Creek
Lamoille Creek is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lamoille Ck Nr Lamoille, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lamoille Ck Nr Lamoille, Nv
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Jarbidge River
Jarbidge River is a small creek in the Northeast / Owyhee-Snake region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jarbidge Rv Blw Jarbidge, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Owyhee-Snake · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Jarbidge Rv Blw Jarbidge, Nv
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Walker River
Walker River is a small river in the Carson & Walker region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Walker Rv At Snyder Ln Nr Mason, Nv gauge runs roughly 100–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Carson & Walker · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Walker Rv At Snyder Ln Nr Mason, Nv, Walker Rv Nr Wabuska, Nv, Walker Rv Nr Mouth At Walker Lake, Nv
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Bruneau River
Bruneau River is a small creek in the Northeast / Owyhee-Snake region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bruneau Rv At Rowland, Nv gauge runs roughly 45–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Owyhee-Snake · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bruneau Rv At Rowland, Nv
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Marys River
Marys River is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marys Rv Abv Hot Spgs Ck Nr Deeth, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Marys Rv Abv Hot Spgs Ck Nr Deeth, Nv
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Salmon Falls Creek
Salmon Falls Creek is a small creek in the Northeast / Owyhee-Snake region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salmon Falls Creek Nr San Jacinto Nv gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Owyhee-Snake · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salmon Falls Creek Nr San Jacinto Nv
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Lehman Creek
Lehman Creek is a small creek in the Great Basin / Eastern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lehman Ck Nr Baker, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great Basin / Eastern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lehman Ck Nr Baker, Nv
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North Fork Humboldt River
North Fork Humboldt River is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the N Fk Humboldt Rv At Devils Gate Nr Halleck, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: N Fk Humboldt Rv At Devils Gate Nr Halleck, Nv
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Martin Creek
Martin Creek is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Martin Ck Nr Paradise Valley, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Martin Ck Nr Paradise Valley, Nv
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South Fork Humboldt River
South Fork Humboldt River is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S Fk Humboldt Rv Abv Dixie Ck Nr Elko, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: S Fk Humboldt Rv Abv Dixie Ck Nr Elko, Nv
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Maggie Creek
Maggie Creek is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maggie Ck At Carlin, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Maggie Ck At Carlin, Nv
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Muddy River
Muddy River is a small creek in the Southern Desert region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Muddy Rv Nr Moapa, Nv gauge runs roughly 45–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Muddy Rv Nr Moapa, Nv, Muddy Rv Nr Glendale, Nv
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Galena Creek
Galena Creek is a small creek in the Sierra Front / Truckee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Galena Ck At Galena Ck State Park, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Front / Truckee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Galena Ck At Galena Ck State Park, Nv
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Little Humboldt River
Little Humboldt River is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the L Humboldt Rv Nr Paradise Valley, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: L Humboldt Rv Nr Paradise Valley, Nv
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Steptoe Creek
Steptoe Creek is a small creek in the Great Basin / Eastern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Steptoe Ck Nr Ely, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great Basin / Eastern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Steptoe Ck Nr Ely, Nv
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Pine Creek
Pine Creek is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pine Ck Nr Palisade, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pine Ck Nr Palisade, Nv
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Cleve Creek
Cleve Creek is a small creek in the Great Basin / Eastern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cleve Ck Nr Ely, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great Basin / Eastern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cleve Ck Nr Ely, Nv
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Virgin River
Virgin River is a small river in the Southern Desert region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Virgin Rv Blw Conf Of Muddy Rv Nr Overton, Nv gauge runs roughly 100–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Virgin Rv Blw Conf Of Muddy Rv Nr Overton, Nv
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Rock Creek
Rock Creek is a small creek in the Humboldt Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rock Ck Nr Battle Mountain, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Humboldt Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rock Ck Nr Battle Mountain, Nv
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South Twin River
South Twin River is a small creek in the Great Basin / Eastern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S Twin Rv Nr Round Mountain, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great Basin / Eastern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: S Twin Rv Nr Round Mountain, Nv
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Hunter Creek
Hunter Creek is a small creek in the Sierra Front / Truckee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hunter Ck Nr Reno, Nv gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Sierra Front / Truckee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hunter Ck Nr Reno, Nv
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