City: Green, ID
County: Idaho County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.45338206, -115.94559347
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV
Put-in
Salmon - 7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-100000.00 cfs
Salmon River at White Bird ID
Whitewater Runs on Salmon River
9 runs (4 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III-IV
Put-in at this location
7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
23.0 mi
III
This location is on this run
8 - Riggins to White Bird
30.0 mi
III-IV
Take-out at this location
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
80.0 mi
II-IV
Downstream from here (32.3 mi to put-in)
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
55.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
135 mi away
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
III
87 mi away
5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
46.0 mi
II
110 mi away
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
II-III
114 mi away
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
III
114 mi away
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Carey Creek is the primary take-out point for Main Salmon River floats, located approximately 30 miles east of Riggins, Idaho. This popular access site features a boat ramp, picnic tables, and toilet facilities, making it convenient for paddlers completing multi-day trips. The ramp is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and rafters, though jetboaters also use this site. Note that a tight turn at a nearby bridge crossing limits vehicle and trailer access for boats longer than approximately 25 feet.
The Salmon River at this location is a major waterway—a Class 8 stream draining over 12,600 square miles with an average flow of roughly 13,100 cubic feet per second. The river's significant gradient (averaging 23.1 ft/mile) creates dynamic conditions with Class III rapids such as Vinegar Creek Rapid just upstream. This section is popular for multi-day float trips originating from Corn Creek, 68 miles upstream near Salmon, Idaho.
Spring Bar Campground is available within 10 miles for overnight stays. The site sits within the scenic Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and provides access to surrounding wilderness areas. Shuttle services are typically available due to the remote location and popularity of this float trip.
The Salmon River at this location is a major waterway—a Class 8 stream draining over 12,600 square miles with an average flow of roughly 13,100 cubic feet per second. The river's significant gradient (averaging 23.1 ft/mile) creates dynamic conditions with Class III rapids such as Vinegar Creek Rapid just upstream. This section is popular for multi-day float trips originating from Corn Creek, 68 miles upstream near Salmon, Idaho.
Spring Bar Campground is available within 10 miles for overnight stays. The site sits within the scenic Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and provides access to surrounding wilderness areas. Shuttle services are typically available due to the remote location and popularity of this float trip.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Spring Bar Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Located within
Marshall Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms