Access Site
OR
Snailback Access
City: OR
County: Josephine
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 42.27886400, -123.69611100
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Illinois - 1 - Highway 199 to Miami Bar
25 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 700.00-3500.00 cfs
Illinois River near Kerby, OR
About This Access Site
Snailback Access is a whitewater access point located in Josephine County, Oregon on the Illinois River. This site provides boaters and paddlers with access to what is known as a challenging whitewater section of the river. The access point serves as a put-in or take-out location for kayakers and canoeists looking to run whitewater rapids in this region of southern Oregon. The Illinois River in this area is popular among experienced paddlers seeking technical whitewater challenges.