Trip Planning
Permits, shuttle contacts, flow data, campsite rules, and agency links for the Grand Canyon, Canyonlands, Dinosaur, Desolation, and San Juan.
Essential planning tools and links for your river adventures. You’ll find permit application info, shuttle service providers, campsite regulations, river flow data, and downloadable resources to help you plan trips through the Grand Canyon, Desolation Canyon, Canyonlands, Dinosaur National Monument, and the San Juan River. Whether you're a guide or first-time boater, these links connect you to the best logistical, informational and safety tools available online.
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Planning across all five rivers
Each river below has its own set of outfitter and permit links, agency contacts, and flow data. A few tools apply no matter which river you're running — those live here first.
Note: these links go to outside agencies and organizations. Westwater Books doesn't control their content or uptime.
Check today's flows
Live gauge and flow data for all five rivers lives on one page — bookmark it before you head out.
View Current Flows →Grand Canyon
Colorado River · Lees Ferry to Lake MeadOutfitters & Permits
Boating Associations
River Flow & Lake Levels
Park & Agency
Conservation & Current Issues
Canyonlands
Green & Colorado Rivers · Labyrinth, Westwater & CataractOutfitters & Permits
River Flow & Lake Levels
Park & Agency
Dinosaur
Green & Yampa Rivers · Dinosaur National MonumentOutfitters & Permits
River Flow
Park & Agency
Conservation
Desolation
Green River · Desolation & Gray CanyonsOutfitters & Permits
River Flow
Refuge & Nine Mile Canyon
San Juan
San Juan River · Southeast UtahOutfitters & Permits
Park & Agency
Conservation & Current Issues
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