Johnson Creek has a number or rapids upstream of Ice Hole Campground with various sieves and wood hazards. Use caution if you explore segments of this upper stretch.
Logistics: Johnson Creek road parallels the creek although several sections are separated from the road. Waypoints identified by mile markers along the road include the following:
Mile 2.2 Buck Mountain Campground
Mile 7.7 Trout Creek Campground
Mile 10.5 Dutch Creek Road
Mile 11.0 creek is roadside
Mile 13.3 bridge across Johnson Creek
Mile 16.6 guest ranch
Mile 19.0 Ice Hole Campground
Mile 20.1 FR 413C1 access road below Dead Horse Rapid; class II(III) follows with the next run downstream