Taylor River (Colorado)
General data
- Name: Taylor River (Colorado)
- Water system: Colorado River (Gulf of California)
- Water type: River
- Progression: Gunnison River -> Colorado River (Gulf of California) -> Gulf of California -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
The Taylor River rises between Star Peak and Crystal Peak in Colorado's Elk Mountains in the northeast part of Gunnison County, near the Continental Divide.
Flowing southeast, the river goes through Taylor Park Reservoir, created by the Taylor Park Dam. From there it flows southwest. At Almont, the Taylor River joins with the East River to form the Gunnison River. The river is 48.2 miles (77.6 km) long.