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Indiana
Smothers Creek
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 50 cfs
- Average current
- 0.6 ft/s
- Gradient
- 4.6 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 38 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Smothers Creek
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About this water
Smothers Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Plainville, Indiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 50 cfs and a gradient of about 4.6 feet per mile.
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Smothers Creek Cutoff
~4 min drive
Smothers Creek Cutoff is a 1.9-mile paddling stretch near Plainville, Indiana. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 51 cfs and a gradient of about 4.2 feet per mile.
Lake Sullivan Boat Launch
~42 min drive
Lake Sullivan Boat Launch is a boat launch in Indiana.
North Fork Prairie Creek
~11 min drive
North Fork Prairie Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Montgomery, Indiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 84 cfs and a gradient of about 6.9 feet per mile.
Lickfork SRA
~1h 2m drive
Lickfork SRA is a boat launch in Indiana.
South Fork Prairie Creek
~15 min drive
South Fork Prairie Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Montgomery, Indiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 71 cfs and a gradient of about 6.3 feet per mile.
Jackson Ramp
~1h 2m drive
Jackson Ramp is a boat launch in Indiana.
Indian Creek
~17 min drive
Indian Creek is a 7.2-mile paddling stretch near Bicknell, Indiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 39 cfs and a gradient of about 9.3 feet per mile.
Fishermen's Campground Ramp
~1h 4m drive
Fishermen's Campground Ramp is a boat launch in Indiana.
Fourmile Creek
~18 min drive
Fourmile Creek is a 2.4-mile paddling stretch near Lyons, Indiana. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 5.7 feet per mile.
Springs Valley Boat Ramp
~1h 4m drive
A worthwhile stop near Indiana.
