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South Fork Salmon River

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Why you'll love it

3.5 mi run
Flows year-round
33 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
33 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
146.2 ft/mi
Drainage area
5 sq mi

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

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South Fork Salmon River

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Managing agency
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About this water

South Fork Salmon River is a 3.5-mile paddling stretch near Amanda Park, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 33 cfs and a gradient of about 146.2 feet per mile.

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~8 min drive

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Prairie Creek

~9 min drive

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Matheny Creek

~9 min drive

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Salmon River

~10 min drive

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North Fork Raft River

~12 min drive

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Canoe Creek

~15 min drive

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Raft River

~18 min drive

Raft River is a 0-mile paddling stretch near Amanda Park, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 223 cfs.

Cook Creek

~18 min drive

Cook Creek is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Humptulips, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 250 cfs and a gradient of about 109.4 feet per mile.

Ziegler Creek

~19 min drive

Ziegler Creek is a 5.2-mile paddling stretch near Quinault, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 59 cfs and a gradient of about 361.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Ocean Shores Recreation Club

Kayaking business nearby (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Port of Dewatto

Kayaking business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Crescent Beach

Kayaking business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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