Class III-IV South Fork Owyhee River, ID

South Fork Owyhee River Wild and Scenic (Upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness to the confluence with Owyhee River)

Use the Crutcher Crossing and Rome USGS gauges for water level. Boater guide https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/Media-Center_Public-Room_Idaho_Bruneau-Jarbidge-Owyhee_BoaterGuide.pdf rivers.gov

Section Details

Trip Length Multiday, 31.8 Miles
Notes Portable toilet, firepan and Idaho invasive species sticker required. 15 person max group size.
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Permit Yes
Manager Bureau of Land Management, Boise District
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail No
Partner Information https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/idaho/owyhee-wsr
https://www.rivers.gov/river/owyhee-south-fork
Photo Credit: Antonia Hedrick, BLM