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Take-out SD

Take Out

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

Monitor this Rapid
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
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out Rapid on French Creek presents minimal technical challenges, with generally flat water and few significant obstacles through this section of Custer State Park. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and scattered rocks during low water periods, which may require careful navigation. While not a high-difficulty rapid, attentive route selection and standard river awareness remain important for safe passage.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
22.0 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