City: North Fork, ID
County: Lemhi County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.40523775, -113.99519659
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Put-in
Salmon - 5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
Current Conditions
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• 600.00-8000.00 cfs
Salmon River at Salmon ID
Whitewater Runs on Salmon River
9 runs (3 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
Put-in at this location
5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
46.0 mi
II
Take-out at this location
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (47.9 mi to put-in)
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.
III
89 mi away
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
II
96 mi away
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
II-III
106 mi away
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
III-IV
135 mi away
7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
23.0 mi
III
160 mi away
8 - Riggins to White Bird
30.0 mi
II-IV
162 mi away
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
55.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The North Fork boat ramp provides access to the Salmon River, a major waterway (Stream Order 8) with substantial flow averaging over 13,000 cubic feet per second. Located in Lemhi County near North Fork, ID, this ramp serves as a gateway to the 47-mile corridor between I-93 North and the Corn Creek Launch Site leading to the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness. Recent improvements have been completed at this access site, including ramp and bank repairs.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Salmon River features a significant average gradient of 23.1 feet per mile with an average velocity of 5.22 feet per second, making this an active, moving river suitable for experienced boaters. The North Fork area sits in the headwaters region with dramatic elevation changes across the watershed. Nearby camping options include Tower Rock Campground (reservable) and Morgan Bar Recreation Site, which also has a boat ramp and modest day-use fees. Contact the BLM–Salmon Field Office at (208) 756-5400 for current conditions and additional information about this access point and other nearby launch sites along the corridor.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the Salmon River features a significant average gradient of 23.1 feet per mile with an average velocity of 5.22 feet per second, making this an active, moving river suitable for experienced boaters. The North Fork area sits in the headwaters region with dramatic elevation changes across the watershed. Nearby camping options include Tower Rock Campground (reservable) and Morgan Bar Recreation Site, which also has a boat ramp and modest day-use fees. Contact the BLM–Salmon Field Office at (208) 756-5400 for current conditions and additional information about this access point and other nearby launch sites along the corridor.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Tower Rock Campground
On-site
Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Morgan Bar Recreation Site
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Tower Rock Recreation Site
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Amenities
parking
restrooms