2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches below 7000 feet with around 10 to 14 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as around 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 1,000 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) during the spring and early summer. This section is classified as Class IV and has a total segment mileage of 6.5 miles.
The Pine Creek Rapid is the main obstacle on this section, which is a steep and technical Class V rapid that requires advanced paddling skills. Other notable rapids include The Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and The Wave. It is important to note that this section of the river is only suitable for experienced paddlers and rafters.
The area is regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and requires a permit for commercial use. Additionally, all private boaters must have a personal flotation device (PFD) and all boats must have a throwable PFD and a whistle. It is also important to be aware of the Leave No Trace principles and to pack out all trash and waste.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-17 |
| River Levels | 14100 cfs (5.98 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 84% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13037500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Snake River Nr Heise Id
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1390cfs |
Dry Bed Nr Ririe Id
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0cfs |
Willow Creek Nr Ririe Id
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0cfs |
Willow Creek Bl Tex Creek Nr Ririe Id
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49cfs |
Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id
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374cfs |
Snake River Nr Irwin Id
|
887cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Black Canyon A
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Black Canyon B
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Black Canyon C
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Lufkin Bottom G
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Lufkin Bottom F
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Lufkin Bottom E
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Wolf Flats Recreation Area
Conant Valley Boat Ramp
Spring Creek Boat Ramp Swan Valley
Byington Boat Ramp
Heise Bridge Boat Access
Pine Creek To Riley Diversion
Just West Of Crystal Lake To Trailhead
South Fork Snake River
Tie Canyon To Targhee Nf Boundary
Canyon Creek