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Put In is a whitewater access point on French Creek in Custer County, South Dakota. French Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river by stream order standards, with a significant drainage area of 1237 square miles and an average flow of approximately 2308 cubic feet per second. The creek descends 779 feet over its 118-mile length, creating an average gradient of 6.6 feet per mile, which indicates moderate to strong current conditions suitable for whitewater paddling.
This put-in location provides access to a creek system that flows through the Black Hills region of South Dakota. With an average velocity of 2.63 feet per second and the noted gradient, paddlers can expect moving water conditions. The access point is positioned in the upper portions of French Creek's drainage system. Boaters using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions and have appropriate skills for moving water paddling.