Idaho · Unknown Co.

Jarbidge River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 30 mi · Class
Optimal: 15–50 CFS · USGS #13162225
34 avg
22CFS
4.05 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 34 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #13162225
National Wild & Scenic River · Bureau of Land Management

This is a spring run (March to May). Check the USGS Bruneau near Indian Hot Springs gauge for water level. Hidden within a vast high desert plateau are deep canyons carved by the Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers in a remote area of southwestern Idaho. Nearly 30 miles of the Jarbidge River is designated as wild. Volcanic caves, canyons and spire-like hoodoos tower hundreds of feet above whitewater rafters in this unique environment of unsurpassed solitude and unique beauty. In early spring, this area brightens up with beautiful desert flowers contrasted sharply against

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