Corn Creek To Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon)
This is the river of no return. Besides the Middle Fork this should be on your todo list before you die. Many awesome camps, rapids and points of interest. See info below for specifics.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Salmon River are between a bare minimum of 4,000cfs and a high of 35,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 13310199, the Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon).
Run Stats
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | III to IV |
Elevation | 3,017 ft |
Run Length | 79.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 4730 cfs |
Gage Height | 35.0 ft |
Air Temperature | 76° |
River | Salmon River |
Reporting Streamgage |
Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13310199 |
Kitchen Creek Rapid
Class III |
Proctor Creek Rapid
Class II |
Unnamed Rapid
Class II |
Killum Rapid
Class II |
Gunbarrel Rapid
Class II |
Horse Creek Rapid
Class II |
Stub Creek Rapid
Class II |
Ranier Rapid
Class III |
Alder Creek Rapid
Class III |
Lantz Rapid
Class III |
Devils Teeth Rapid
Class II |
Little Devils Teeth Rapid
Class II |
Salmon Falls Rapid
Class II- to II |
Black Creek Rapid
Class III to IV |
Sabe Creek Rapid
Class II |
Barth Rapid
Class II |
Hancock Rapid
Class II |
Masie's Rapid
Class II |
Bailey Rapid
Class III |
Allison Ranch Rapid
Class II |
Sapp Creek Rapid
Class II |
Five Mile Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Split Rock Rapid
Class III |
Stinker Rapid
Class II |
Big Mallard Rapid
Class III to IV |
Little Mallard Rapid
Class II |
Elkhorn Rapid
Class III to IV |
Elkhorn Big Rock Rapid
Class II+ to IV |
Growler Rapid
Class II |
Whiplash Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Reed Creek Rapid
Class II |
China Bar Rapid
Class II |
Unnamed Rapid
Class II |
Big Blowout Creek Rapid
Class II |
Boise Bar Rapid
Class II |
Jackson Bar Rapid
Class II |
Ludwig Rapid
Class III |
Mann Creek Rapid
Class II |
Warren Creek Rapid
Class II |
James Ranch Rapid
Class II |
Pete's Rock Rapid
Class II |
Bull Creek Rapid
Class II |
Cottontail Rapid
Class II |
Can Opener Rapid
Class II |
T-Bone Creek Rapid
Class II |
Dried Meat Rapid
Class II |
Chittam Rapid
Class III |
Vinegar Rapid
Class III to IV |
Boulders Rapid
Class II |
Carey Falls Rapid
Class II |
Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
West Fork Bitterroot River Nr Conner Mt
USGS 12342500 |
201 cfs | 1.8 ft |
Ef Of Sf Salmon River At Stibnite Id
USGS 13311000 |
72 cfs | 5.5 ft |
Mf Salmon River At Mf Lodge Nr Yellow Pine Id
USGS 13309220 |
3,880 cfs | 4.1 ft |
Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13310199 |
4,730 cfs | 35.0 ft |
Bitterroot River Near Darby Mt
USGS 12344000 |
1,320 cfs | 3.1 ft |
Napias Creek Below Arnett Creek Near Leesburg
USGS 13306385 |
57 cfs | 5.9 ft |
Blackbird Creek Near Cobalt
USGS 13306336 |
12 cfs | 0.7 ft |
Salmon River Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13307000 |
2,360 cfs | 3.0 ft |
Efsf Salmon R Abv Meadow Crk Nr Stibnite
USGS 13310800 |
3 cfs | 14.7 ft |
Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
---|---|---|
bench lakes
SNOTEL BENLK_MADIS |
61.5" | -2.4" |
Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Corn Creek /Boat Ramp | 30 | 3,001 ft | |||
Yellowjacket Lake | 7 | 7,966 ft |
Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
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River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
---|---|---|---|
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon) | 1560.0cfs | 79.0 Mi | III to IV |
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon) | 1560.0cfs | 79.0 Mi | III to IV |
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon) | 1560.0cfs | 79.0 Mi | III to IV |