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Put-in CA

Idlewild Campground put-in

Salmon, North Fork - Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar River Access (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

It is possible to run this section with flows below 3,500 cfs at the Salmon River @ Somes Bar gauge; the first mile below Idlewild will be shallow.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Idlewild Campground put-in
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Idlewild Campground put-in marks the start of a remote river access on the North Fork Salmon River, featuring a relatively straightforward entry point with minimal technical challenges at the launch. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris and tight river channels typical of this wilderness section, and scout water levels and conditions carefully before putting in, as the river can change dramatically with seasonal flows.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar River Access
Salmon, North Fork
III-IV 6.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater