City: ID
County: Idaho
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 45.41617700, -116.25779800
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV
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
This location is on this run
7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
23.0 mi
III
Downstream from here (3.7 mi to put-in)
8 - Riggins to White Bird
30.0 mi
II-IV
Downstream from here (22.6 mi to put-in)
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
55.0 mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (21.7 mi from take-out)
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
80.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
155 mi away
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
III
108 mi away
5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
46.0 mi
II
123 mi away
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
II-III
127 mi away
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
III
129 mi away
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Island Bar Recreation Site is a whitewater access point located on the Salmon River in Idaho County, Idaho. This site serves as an important put-in or take-out spot for paddlers running the Salmon River, which is known for its whitewater rapids and scenic canyon setting. The access point provides boaters with the opportunity to experience one of Idaho's premier whitewater rivers, offering a mix of technical rapids and beautiful wilderness scenery.
As a whitewater-focused access site, Island Bar is best suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels to navigate river conditions. Paddlers should be aware that the Salmon River presents varying water conditions depending on season and flow rates, requiring proper preparation and understanding of current hazards. The site's primary function as a recreation area access point makes it a key location for those seeking to explore this popular whitewater destination.
As a whitewater-focused access site, Island Bar is best suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels to navigate river conditions. Paddlers should be aware that the Salmon River presents varying water conditions depending on season and flow rates, requiring proper preparation and understanding of current hazards. The site's primary function as a recreation area access point makes it a key location for those seeking to explore this popular whitewater destination.
Amenities
parking
restrooms