City: Turner, ID
County: Idaho County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.45963349, -115.89390632
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V
Take-out
Salmon, S. Fork - 3 - Secesh Confluence with South Fork to Salmon River
Current Conditions
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• 1.00-7.00 ft
SF Salmon River near Krassel Ranger Station 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
III-IV
This location is on this run
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
80.0 mi
III
This location is on this run
8 - Riggins to White Bird
30.0 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (3.6 mi to put-in)
7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
23.0 mi
II-IV
Downstream from here (34.9 mi to put-in)
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
55.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
131 mi away
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
III
83 mi away
5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
46.0 mi
II
108 mi away
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
II-III
112 mi away
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
III
112 mi away
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Vinegar Creek is a remote, end-of-road boat ramp providing access to the Salmon River in Idaho County. This concrete ramp serves as a primary launch point for jet boat operators heading upriver to remote ranches (Shepp Ranch, James Ranch, and Mackay Bar). The site is located in a scenic area surrounded by the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and Marshall Mountain Wilderness Study Area.
**Important for Paddlers:** This ramp is challenging and not recommended for average users—4-wheel drive vehicles and a winch are required to launch and retrieve boats safely. Kayakers and canoeists should be aware that the Salmon River at this location is a major river system (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of 13,100 cubic feet per second and a substantial gradient of 23.1 feet per mile, indicating significant whitewater conditions. This site is better suited as a takeout point for downstream float trips rather than an upstream paddling destination.
The remote location at the end of the road means limited services are available. Paddlers should come fully self-sufficient and familiar with the river conditions before attempting access at this site. Jet boat services and outfitter operations are available if you need professional support for river travel.
**Important for Paddlers:** This ramp is challenging and not recommended for average users—4-wheel drive vehicles and a winch are required to launch and retrieve boats safely. Kayakers and canoeists should be aware that the Salmon River at this location is a major river system (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of 13,100 cubic feet per second and a substantial gradient of 23.1 feet per mile, indicating significant whitewater conditions. This site is better suited as a takeout point for downstream float trips rather than an upstream paddling destination.
The remote location at the end of the road means limited services are available. Paddlers should come fully self-sufficient and familiar with the river conditions before attempting access at this site. Jet boat services and outfitter operations are available if you need professional support for river travel.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Located within
Marshall Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms