Waterfall Hikes Near Dove Creek, CO

775 residents
Denver Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dove Creek? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dove Creek. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.7668°N, -108.9071°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dove Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Dove Creek is flowing strongly today

Eagle Falls Moderate McElmo Falls Roaring Upper Jump Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 83°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dove Creek

Updated 40 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 McElmo Falls Roaring · 18 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Eagle Falls Low · 35 cfs 24th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Jump Barely Flowing · 3990 cfs 0th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Dove Creek

McElmo Falls

40.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

33.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Jump waterfall

Upper Jump

44.4 miles away
In Canyonlands National Park
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dove Creek

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dove Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dove Creek is Eagle Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dove Creek?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Dove Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dove Creek?

The closest waterfall to Dove Creek is McElmo Falls, approximately 34.2 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Dove Creek, Colorado

Paradise Warm Spring

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Geyser Warm Spring

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Dunton Hot Spring

34.7 mi 108°F

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Rico 2

Rico 2

40.3 mi

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Lemon Hot Spring

Lemon Hot Spring

48.2 mi 91°F

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