2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches with amounts of 1 to 2 feet in the highest elevations. 3 to 6 inches of additional snow is expected for South Pass. Winds could gust as high as 60 to 70 mph with locally stronger gusts possible. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel along South Pass. Backcountry travel is not advised.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for the East Fork River varies depending on the segment being run, ranging from Class II to Class IV.
The river has a total segment mileage of approximately 27 miles, with the most popular section being a 10-mile stretch from Sibley Lake to the Wyoming/Montana border. This section of the river features exciting rapids such as Deadman's Drop, Boateater, and Fang.
There are specific regulations in place for the East Fork River, including a permit system for commercial outfitters and a limit on the number of rafts allowed on the river per day. In addition, all river users are required to comply with Leave No Trace principles, which includes packing out all trash and minimizing impact on the environment.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 1060 cfs (5.87 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06228350 |
Weather Forecast
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Big Sandy Campground
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Big Sandy
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Dutch Joe Camping Area
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Squaw Creek Campground
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Squaw Creek Campsite 1
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Squaw Creek Campsite 2
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East Fork River
Irish Canyon Creek
North Fork Silver Creek