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about 338 miles

Little Colorado River

Beginning near Greer in the White Mountains, the Little Colorado runs north past Springerville, St. Johns, Holbrook, Joseph City and Cameron across high desert before entering the Colorado deep in the Grand Canyon.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).

Weather at the Little Colorado River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 338 miles
SourceMount Baldy, White Mountains, near Greer, Arizona
MouthColorado River in the Grand Canyon near Desert View
StateArizona

An irrigation dam near St. Johns forms Lyman Lake; River Reservoir sits near the headwaters.

Boat ramps, launches and bait shops

Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Little Colorado 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:

Facts from Little Colorado River (Wikipedia) ↗

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Boat ramps, bait shops and locks will be added to this map.