Challis Bridge To Deer Gulch
From Challis bridge the land flattens out some for the next few miles and the river diverges into several channels. This makes for some good exploring and fishing through this small valley. The river through this section also contains a large amount of private land. Be respectful and only access the river at appropriate access points.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Salmon River are between a bare minimum of 800cfs and a high of 7,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 13302500, the Salmon River At Salmon Id
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Challis Bridge to Deer Gulch.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II |
| Elevation | 3,922 ft |
| Run Length | 23.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 563 cfs |
| Gage Height | 1.6 ft |
| Air Temperature | 82° |
| River | Salmon River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Salmon River At Salmon Id
USGS 13302500 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id
USGS 13305000 |
79 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
Nf Big Lost River At Wild Horse Nr Chilly Id
USGS 13120000 |
21 cfs | 1.3 ft |
|
Salmon River Bl Yankee Fork Nr Clayton Id
USGS 13296500 |
295 cfs | 1.8 ft |
|
Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon
USGS 13305310 |
21 cfs | 1.0 ft |
|
Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13310199 |
818 cfs | 30.6 ft |
|
Trail Creek At Ketchum Id
USGS 13137500 |
1 cfs | 4.7 ft |
|
Warm Springs Cr At Guyer Hot Spr Nr Ketchum Id
USGS 13137000 |
24 cfs | 9.3 ft |
|
Thompson Creek Nr Clayton Id
USGS 13297330 |
1 cfs | 3.1 ft |
|
Squaw Creek Bl Bruno Creek Nr Clayton Id
USGS 13297355 |
5 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
Nf Big Wood River Nr Sawtooth Nra Hq Nr Ketchum Id
USGS 13135520 |
15 cfs | 4.8 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Mill Creek Summit
SNOTEL 627 |
1" | 0" |
|
Hyndman
SNOTEL 537 |
1" | 0" |
|
Galena Summit
SNOTEL 490 |
2" | 0" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Rec Site - Salmon River | 13 | 4,682 ft | |||
| Morgan Creek | 4 | 5,553 ft | |||
| Bayhorse | None | 5,164 ft | |||
| Deadman Hole Dispersed | 4 | 5,250 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challis Bridge to Deer Gulch | 563.0cfs | 23.0 Mi | II |
| Colston to the Town of Salmon | 563.0cfs | 38.0 Mi | II to II+ |
| East Fork to Challis Bridge | 563.0cfs | 20.0 Mi | II |
| Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge | 563.0cfs | None Mi | II- to III- |