* WHAT...Snow expected. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches except between 12 and 18 inches over the mountains possible. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Boise Mountains, and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
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The whitewater river run from Fir Creek Campground to Boise National Forest Boundary in Idaho offers an exciting adventure for river enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 600 and 2000 cfs. This section of the river is rated class III, which means it has moderate difficulty and requires intermediate paddling skills.
The segment mileage for this river run is approximately 12 miles, which takes around 4-5 hours to complete. The rapids in this section of the river include Garden Creek Rapid, Charlie's Hole, and Devil's Slide. These rapids offer exciting challenges and require skilled maneuvering.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a maximum group size of 12 people. The use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) is mandatory for all participants, and alcohol is prohibited on the river. Additionally, visitors must adhere to Leave No Trace principles to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
River Levels | 4320 cfs (4.34 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 95% |
Status | |
Class Level | iii |
Elevation | ft |
Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
Gauge Height | ft |
Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13309220 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
VALLEY CREEK AT STANLEY ID
2024-12-05T00:00:00.000-07:00 |
70cfs | 0.76ft | 6222ft |
SF BOISE RIVER NR FEATHERVILLE ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
202cfs | 1.75ft | 4228ft |
YANKEE FORK SALMON RIVER NR CLAYTON ID
2024-12-02T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
406cfs | 6.08ft | 6076ft |
SF BOISE RIVER AT NEAL BRIDGE NR ARROWROCK DAM ID
2019-10-03T04:45:00.000-06:00 |
360cfs | 7.18ft | 3253ft |
SF PAYETTE RIVER AT LOWMAN ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
313cfs | 3.21ft | 3778ft |
BOISE RIVER NR TWIN SPRINGS ID
2024-12-25T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
407cfs | 5.56ft | 3257ft |
SALMON RIVER BL YANKEE FORK NR CLAYTON ID
2024-12-25T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
426cfs | 2.07ft | 5911ft |