Gauge Conditions

S Santiam River at Northside Park, at Sweet Home, OR Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This river access point at mile 18.2 provides entry to a stretch of the South Santiam with mixed water conditions. Paddlers should be prepared for potential debris and variable flow rates, with careful scouting recommended before launching. The access offers a transition point between upper and lower river sections, requiring standard river navigation skills.