Powerhouse Picnic Area Take-out

Powerhouse Picnic Area Take-out is a whitewater take-out point on Lamoille Creek in Elko County, Nevada. This site serves as an exit point for paddlers running the creek, which is a medium-sized river (Stream Order 5) with significant gradient and flow characteristics. The creek features a substantial 4,526-foot elevation drop over its 40-mile length, creating dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

Lamoille Creek flows through high desert terrain in northeastern Nevada, starting at nearly 10,000 feet elevation and dropping to around 5,200 feet at the take-out location. With an average gradient of 112.7 feet per mile and average flows of 177 cubic feet per second, this is a moderately steep creek that generates consistent current and whitewater features. The average velocity of 1.73 feet per second indicates moving water that requires paddler skill and awareness.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a mountain creek environment with cold water, variable water levels depending on snowmelt and season, and typical high-desert hazards. The picnic area designation suggests some level of facility development, though specific amenities should be confirmed before visiting. This is a suitable take-out for kayakers and canoeists experienced with whitewater creek paddling.