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Put-in SD

Put In

French Creek - East boundary Custer State Park to SD 79 or Stockade Reservoir (22 miles) (SD)

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Gauge Conditions
French Creek above Fairburn SD Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial launch point for the French Creek descent through Custer State Park, offering paddlers an entry into a remote wilderness stretch with potential rocky and technical navigation. While specific rapid characteristics are not well-documented, paddlers should expect potential shallow sections, tight turns, and the need for precise boat placement among potential boulder gardens typical of mountain creek environments.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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East boundary Custer State Park to SD 79 or Stockade Reservoir (22 miles)
French Creek
II-IV+(V) 23.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater