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Access Site SD

Take Out

French Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: SD
County: Custer
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 43.67950100, -103.25900300
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
French Creek above Fairburn SD Same River 6 mi away
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French Creek above Stockade Lake near Custer, SD Same River 15.2 mi away
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French Creek below Ruby Creek near Custer, SD Same River 20.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV+(V) Take-out French Creek - East boundary Custer State Park to SD 79 or Stockade Reservoir (22 miles)
65 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on French Creek
1 run
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
II-IV+(V) Take-out at this location East boundary Custer State Park to SD 79 or Stockade Reservoir (22 miles)
23.2 mi 65 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
This is a whitewater take-out access point on French Creek in Custer County, South Dakota. French Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river (stream order 7) with a total length of 118.36 miles and a significant elevation drop of 779 feet, creating an average gradient of 6.6 feet per mile. The creek flows through terrain with notable relief, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. With an average flow of 2,308 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.63 feet per second, this is a dynamic waterway that requires appropriate skill and preparation.