2025-12-06T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at times. Total snow accumulations through Friday night between 3 and 6 inches in the valleys and 10 to 18 inches in the mountains. A few locations above 8000 ft could see higher amounts with snow rates approaching an inch per hour at times. Very gusty winds developing late Friday into Friday night. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 400 and 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). At higher levels, the river becomes more challenging and dangerous.
The class rating for this section of the river is mostly class II-III, with a few class IV rapids. The segment mileage is approximately 8 miles.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on this run include First Falls, Second Falls, and Third Falls. These rapids are all class IV and require a significant amount of skill and experience to navigate safely.
There are specific regulations for this area, including a requirement for a permit to launch at Big Springs and restrictions on camping and fires. It's important to check with the local ranger station before planning a trip to ensure compliance with all regulations.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 372 cfs (3.38 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 400-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13041010 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Upper Coffee Pot
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Upper Coffeepot Campground
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Flat Rock
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Flatrock Campground
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McCrea Bridge Campground
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McCrea Bridge
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McCrea Road Fremont County
Big Springs To Coffee Pot Campground
Coffee Pot
Coffee Pot Campground To Mccrea'S Bridge
Buffalo River Springs To Confluence With Elk Creek
Elk Creek To Slackwater Of Ponds Power Dam
Box Canyon