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East Fork Illinois River

Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    7 active alerts in Wild Rivers Ranger District; most severe: Illinois Falls Trail Bridge Closure

    USFSPosted Feb 5, 2025 · checked 8 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 74°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather8 h ago

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Why you'll love it

8.3 mi run
Flows year-round
229 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
229 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
290.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
54 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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East Fork Illinois River

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About this water

East Fork Illinois River is an 8.3-mile paddling stretch near Gasquet, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 229 cfs and a gradient of about 290.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Elk Creek

~11 min drive

Elk Creek is a 6.2-mile paddling stretch near O'Brien, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 116 cfs and a gradient of about 48.5 feet per mile.

Grassy Flat Campground

~26 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

North Fork River Access

~30 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Middle Fork Smith River

~13 min drive

Middle Fork Smith River is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Gasquet, California. It is ephemeral and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 521 cfs and a gradient of about 186.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Seattle Creek Boating Site

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

West Fork Illinois River

~15 min drive

West Fork Illinois River is a 4.1-mile paddling stretch near O'Brien, Oregon. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 190 cfs and a gradient of about 259.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Wingate Bar Boating Site

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Siskiyou Fork

~15 min drive

Siskiyou Fork is a 9.3-mile paddling stretch near Gasquet, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 135 cfs and a gradient of about 327.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

South Fork Indian Creek

~15 min drive

South Fork Indian Creek is a 9.6-mile paddling stretch near Happy Camp, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 215 cfs and a gradient of about 223.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Monkey Creek

~16 min drive

Monkey Creek is a 7.6-mile paddling stretch near Gasquet, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 47 cfs and a gradient of about 250.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Pacific Rack Outfitters

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