Paddling in Challis, Idaho

Lemhi River

~1h 15m drive

Lemhi River is a 28-mile paddling stretch near Leadore, Idaho. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 138 cfs and a gradient of about 27.6 feet per mile.

Watts Bridge Boat Ramp

~30 min drive

Watts Bridge Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.

Shoup Bridge Recreation Site

~53 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Idaho.

Camas Creek

~12 min drive

Camas Creek is a 33-mile paddling stretch near Challis, Idaho. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 334 cfs and a gradient of about 124.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp

~31 min drive

Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.

Cache Bar Boat Ramp

~1h 3m drive

A worthwhile stop near Idaho.

Morgan Creek

~18 min drive

Morgan Creek is a 19-mile paddling stretch near Challis, Idaho. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 45 cfs and a gradient of about 111.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Deer Gulch

~32 min drive

Deer Gulch is a boat launch in Idaho.

Yellowjacket Creek

~23 min drive

Yellowjacket Creek is a 21-mile paddling stretch near Challis, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 82 cfs and a gradient of about 144.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

McKim Boat Access

~32 min drive

McKim Boat Access is a boat launch in Idaho.

Panther Creek

~29 min drive

Panther Creek is a 38-mile paddling stretch near Challis, Idaho. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 248 cfs and a gradient of about 99.7 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Kilpatrick Boat Ramp

~34 min drive

Kilpatrick Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Idaho.