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Access Site ID

Skookumchuck Recreation Site

Salmon River • Howard Creek • Salmon River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: ID
County: Idaho
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 45.70211000, -116.31710400
Air Temp: --

Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Same River 3.3 mi away
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Little Salmon River at Riggins ID Same River 20 mi away
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Snake River at Johnson Bar ID-OR State Line 20.2 mi away
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Whitewater Run

III Salmon - 8 - Riggins to White Bird
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Current Conditions

-- • 3000.00-80000.00 cfs
Salmon River at White Bird ID
About This Access Site
Skookumchuck Recreation Site is a whitewater access point on the Salmon River in Idaho County, providing an entry point for paddlers interested in whitewater conditions. The site serves as a launch location for kayakers and canoeists looking to access this section of the Salmon River. Given the whitewater classification, this site is better suited for paddlers with intermediate to advanced skills who are comfortable navigating moving water and potential rapids.