2026-04-16T12:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet elevation. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. 1 to 7 inches expected below 7000 feet elevation. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Summary
The section from Stanley to Sunbeam Dam features several challenging rapids such as the "Devil's Tooth" and "Elkhorn", as well as narrow passages and strong currents. The best time to float this section of water is during late spring to early summer when the water levels are high enough. Recommended CFS for this run is between 1,500 to 5,000. A skilled guide is highly recommended for this river run.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1070 cfs (2.14 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 110% |
| Optimal Range | 600-6000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 3,922 ft |
| Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 23 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 3130 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13302500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Glacier View
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Sunny Gulch
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Salmon River
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Sunny Gulch Campground
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sunny gulch campgrounds
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Salmon River Campground
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River Runs
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Sunbeam Run (Stanley to Sunbeam Dam)
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Western Boundary Line Of Section 17 To Confluence With Valley Creek
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Outlet Redfish Lake To Confluence With Salmon River
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Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 17
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Western Boundary Line Of Section 34 To Redfish Lake
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Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 34
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