Salmon - 6 - Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek (The Main)


Salmon, Idaho, US

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6 - Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek (The Main)

Usual Difficulty III-IV (for normal flows)
Length 79 Miles

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SALMON RIVER AT WHITE BIRD ID
usgs-13317000 5000 - 30000 cfs III-IV 01h08m 4270 cfs (rc= -0.0 )


River Description

See also Idaho: the Whitewater State by Amaral. He advises: "For a movie, see Marilyn Monroe in 'River of No Return.'" I don't know about you, but I'm heading for the library to see if it's in their archives.

 

Permit Information

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc/recreation/whitewaterrafting/mainsalmon/index.shtml

All boaters must have a permit. There are eight launches per day allowed on the Main Salmon during the controlled season - June 20 thru September 7 - and these are assigned through the 4 Rivers Lottery System


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-12-04 05:22:58


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Documents

  • Salmon ROD and Management Plan

    Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Plan includes management plan for Middle Fork Salmon and Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers.