Access Site
ID
Gifford Springs
City: Raft River, ID
County: Cassia County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.62896756, -113.21065557
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
V+
56 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I(II)
57 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
III-IV(V)
66 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
III-IV+
89 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV+
99 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
II-III
118 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
II
127 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
II-III+
156 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
160 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-III
170 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-II
174 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
174 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
174 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
186 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
II-III
203 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III+(V)
217 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
I(II)
223 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
III-IV
301 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
306 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
I-II
353 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
I
372 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Gifford Springs provides boat and canoe access to the Snake River in Cassia County, Idaho, near the Raft River area. The site features a concrete ramp and amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, and a dump station, making it a convenient launching point for paddlers and boaters. This location offers access to one of the West's major river systems, situated in a region rich with outdoor recreation opportunities including the nearby Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge and historic California National Historic Trail.
The Snake River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major river system with an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 10.81 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for strong current conditions typical of this section. The river's steep average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile indicates moderate to challenging conditions, so this site is best suited for experienced kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skills and equipment. Water levels can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions with Idaho Fish and Game before your trip is advisable to ensure safe launching and paddling conditions.
The Snake River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major river system with an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 10.81 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for strong current conditions typical of this section. The river's steep average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile indicates moderate to challenging conditions, so this site is best suited for experienced kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skills and equipment. Water levels can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions with Idaho Fish and Game before your trip is advisable to ensure safe launching and paddling conditions.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
California National Historic Trail
Located within
Snake River Vista Recreation Site
Located within
Lake Walcott
Located within