Dolores River
Runs southwest past Rico into McPhee Reservoir near Dolores, then turns north through a long canyon, crosses Paradox Valley where the San Miguel joins, passes Gateway, and enters Utah to meet the Colorado above Moab.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Dolores River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 241 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Tin Can Basin near Hermosa Peak, San Juan National Forest, Colorado |
| Mouth | Joins the Colorado River near Dewey Bridge, Grand County, Utah |
| State | Colorado |
McPhee Dam forms McPhee Reservoir.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Dolores River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Dolores River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Dolores River (Wikipedia) ↗