2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches below 7000 feet with around 10 to 14 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as around 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Summary
The run features several fun rapids and beautiful scenery, but also has some potentially dangerous obstacles such as submerged rocks and strainers. It's important to know the recommended flow rate for this run is 3,000-8,000 cfs, and to use caution when navigating the river. Overall, this run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun day trip.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 3090 cfs (5.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 85% |
| Optimal Range | 1500-15000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II |
| Elevation | 5,369 ft |
| Run Length | 53.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 887 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.4 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13032500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Riverside Park
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Calamity
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Calamity Campground
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Palisades Creek
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Palisades Creek Campground
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Big Elk
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Palisade Dam to Lorenzo (South Fork)
South Fork Snake River
Palisades Dam To Confluence With Pine Creek
Confluence Of North Fork Palisades Creek And Corral Canyon To Palisades Campground
One Mile Above Trailhead To Trailhead
Source To Upper Palisades Lake