City: Clayton, ID
County: Custer County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.25577100, -114.59360013
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Take-out
Salmon - 3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
Current Conditions
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• 600.00-6800.00 cfs
Salmon River below Yankee Fork near Clayton ID
Whitewater Runs on Salmon River
9 runs (4 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
II-III
This location is on this run
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
III
Take-out at this location
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
II
Downstream from here (18.4 mi to put-in)
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
II
Upstream from here (13.7 mi from take-out)
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Torrey's Hole provides boat access to the Upper Salmon River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area within Challis National Forest near Clayton, Idaho. This is a non-reservable public access point managed by the BLM-Salmon Field Office, which can provide additional information at (208) 756-5400.
The Salmon River at this location is a major river system with substantial flow averaging over 13,000 cubic feet per second and moderate-to-steep gradient averaging 23 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for moderately fast water with a current velocity of roughly 5 feet per second. The river's elevation ranges dramatically across its 345-mile length, creating dynamic conditions typical of mountain river systems in central Idaho's Rocky Mountains.
The ramp is located near several campground options within 10 miles, including Upper O'Brien, Whiskey Flat, and Pole Flat campgrounds (some offering reservations), making it convenient for multi-day trips. The White Clouds Wilderness Area and other recreation opportunities are nearby. Users should practice quick turnaround times at the launch area to minimize congestion.
The Salmon River at this location is a major river system with substantial flow averaging over 13,000 cubic feet per second and moderate-to-steep gradient averaging 23 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for moderately fast water with a current velocity of roughly 5 feet per second. The river's elevation ranges dramatically across its 345-mile length, creating dynamic conditions typical of mountain river systems in central Idaho's Rocky Mountains.
The ramp is located near several campground options within 10 miles, including Upper O'Brien, Whiskey Flat, and Pole Flat campgrounds (some offering reservations), making it convenient for multi-day trips. The White Clouds Wilderness Area and other recreation opportunities are nearby. Users should practice quick turnaround times at the launch area to minimize congestion.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This is a boat ram that access the Upper Salmon River
Nearby Campgrounds (6 within 10 miles)
Nearby Recreation Areas
White Clouds Wilderness Area
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Amenities
parking
restrooms