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Idaho

Carpenter Creek

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What we do know

  • Inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

8.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
31 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
31 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
130.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
19 sq mi

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

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About this water

Carpenter Creek is an 8-mile paddling stretch near Fernwood, Idaho. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 31 cfs and a gradient of about 130.7 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Lost Moose Campground

Kayaking business nearby (~29 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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CDA River RV

Kayaking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Lake Escapes Boat Rentals

Kayaking business nearby (~45 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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