Dense Fog Advisory
2025-12-25T13:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Localized freezing fog. * WHERE...Lower Clark Fork Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility, freezing fog, and black ice could make driving conditions hazardous.


Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12n, R26w To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12n, R26w Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2025-12-24

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Summary

The Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters to Mainstem run in Montana is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is 800-1500 cfs. This section is rated as Class III-IV and has a total segment mileage of 9.4 miles. The river features several rapids and obstacles, including the Indian Creek Falls, which is a 15-foot waterfall that requires portage. Other notable rapids include Double Trouble, Pinball, and Wolf Creek Rapid.

Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters. Private boaters are also required to obtain a permit and are limited to a maximum of 20 people per group. Additionally, boaters are required to pack out all waste and follow Leave No Trace principles.

River Run Details

Last Updated 2025-12-24
River Levels 15300 cfs (10.34 ft)
Percent of Normal 229%
Status
Class Level iii-iv
Elevation ft
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 12354500
       

Weather Forecast

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WST. JOE RIVER AT RED IVES RANGER STATION ID Preview St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id
491.0cfs
491cfs
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WClark Fork at St. Regis MT Preview Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt
8370.0cfs
8370cfs
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WSt. Regis River near St. Regis Preview St. Regis River Near St. Regis
977.0cfs
977cfs
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WClark Fork below Missoula MT Preview Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
5020.0cfs
5020cfs
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WBitterroot River near Missoula MT Preview Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
2620.0cfs
2620cfs
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WNF CLEARWATER RIVER NR CANYON RANGER STATION ID Preview Nf Clearwater River Nr Canyon Ranger Station Id
2660.0cfs
2660cfs
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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WClearwater Crossing Campground Preview Clearwater Crossing Campground
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WForks FAS Preview Forks FAS
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WCedars Preview Cedars
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WBig Pine FAS Preview Big Pine FAS
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26WBig Pine Fishing Access Preview Big Pine Fishing Access
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River Runs