State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In river run
State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
The class rating for this section of the Whitewater River is Class I-II, meaning it is suitable for intermediate paddlers with some experience. The total segment mileage for this run is approximately 7.5 miles, with several rapids and obstacles along the way.
One notable rapid on this section of the river is called "The Slide," which is a Class II rapid that requires maneuvering around several large rocks. "The Wall" is another Class II rapid that features a rock wall on the right side of the river.
There are specific regulations that apply to this section of the Whitewater River. Users are required to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) and to adhere to all boating laws and regulations. Additionally, alcohol is prohibited on the river, and users must pack out all trash and leave the area as they found it.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 18,100 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 12,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 675 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 4,870 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 550 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 518 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- South Co Road 550 West 3941-4299, Paoli
- Indiana 145 7772, French Lick
- County Road 1075 West, French Lick
- Indiana 145 9401-9679, French Lick
- West County Road 1025 South Orange County
- County Road 1060 South, French Lick
Other river runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
Campgrounds
- Springs Valley Recreation Area
- Springs Valley Rec Area
- Martin State Forest
- Modern Campground
- Newton Stewart State Rec Area - Patoka Lake
- Fishermen's Campground
Parks
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
What's the optimal flow for State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In.