Palisade Dam To Lorenzo (South Fork)
Below the Palisade dam on the border of Wyoming and Idaho, the Snake River winds northeast towards the confluence with the Henrys Fork. This section is sometimes referred to as the South Fork of the Snake River. This run isn't filled with a lot of whitewater. If you are looking for good fishing, some solitude and a good multi-day float this is a great section of river to run.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Snake River are between a bare minimum of 1,500cfs and a high of 15,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 13032500, the Snake River Nr Irwin Id
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Palisade Dam to Lorenzo (South Fork).
Run Stats
| Status | Too High |
| Class Level | II |
| Elevation | 5,369 ft |
| Run Length | 53.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 15700 cfs |
| Gage Height | 9.8 ft |
| Air Temperature | 85° |
| River | Snake River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Snake River Nr Irwin Id
USGS 13032500 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Snake River Ab Jackson Lake At Flagg Ranch Wy
USGS 13010065 |
270 cfs | 2.4 ft |
|
Willow Creek Nr Ririe Id
USGS 13058000 |
176 cfs | 3.3 ft |
|
Falls River Nr Chester Id
USGS 13049500 |
382 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
Falls River Nr Ashton Id
USGS 13047600 |
461 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
Crow C Nr Fairview Wyo
USGS 13025500 |
46 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
Falls River Nr Squirrel Id
USGS 13047500 |
212 cfs | 0.7 ft |
|
Grays Lk Div To Blackfoot R Basin Nr Wayan Id
USGS 13057300 |
0 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy
USGS 13014500 |
160 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
Greys River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy
USGS 13023000 |
371 cfs | 1.6 ft |
|
Boundary Creek Nr Bechler Ranger Station Y.N.P. Wy
USGS 13046680 |
83 cfs | ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Grassy Lake
SNOTEL 499 |
1" | 0" |
|
Spring Creek Divide
SNOTEL 779 |
5" | 0" |
|
Franklin Basin
SNOTEL 484 |
1" | 0" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tincup | 5 | 5,847 ft | |||
| McCoy Creek | 17 | 5,692 ft | |||
| Blowout | 15 | 5,691 ft | |||
| Riverside Park | 22 | 5,400 ft | |||
| Mike Harris | 12 | 6,564 ft | |||
| Pine Bar | 6 | 6,308 ft | |||
| Big Elk | 15 | 5,661 ft | |||
| Calamity | 41 | 5,659 ft | |||
| Palisades Creek | 8 | 5,549 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Targhee Ski Resort | 3" | 70° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Greys (Squaw Creek to Bridge Campground) | 371.0cfs | 2.5 Mi | III+ to V- |
| Palisade Dam to Lorenzo (South Fork) | 15700.0cfs | 53.0 Mi | II |
| Narrows | 5810.0cfs | 3.6 Mi | III- to III+ |