Jarbidge River System
Boating on the Jarbidge River / Map
This remote and challenging 29-mile float trip takes boaters through a maze of spectacular canyons, “hoo-doo” rock spires, junipers and red volcanic cliffs.
Directions: From Rogerson, Idaho, take Jarbidge Road (“Three Creek Road”) to Murphy Hot Springs. The launch site is several miles downstream from the town of Murphy Hot Springs.
Put In: Confluence of the West and East Forks of Jarbidge Rivers, two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs | Take Out: Indian Hot Springs
If you choose to run the 40-mile Bruneau River from this location, you can take out on private land one mile downstream of Hot Creek, on the east side of the Bruneau River.
Additional Info:
- Difficulty: Class III, IV and V rapids
- Experienced river floaters only due to difficult portages
- Kayaks are recommended, but rafts are also possible
- Float Season: Spring
- Ideal flows: 500-2500 cfs
- Mandatory registration
- Maximum group size: 15 people
- Primitive camping available
- Wildlife/scenic viewing
A waterproof river guide is on sale for $10 at the BLM Idaho State Office, 1387 South Vinnell Way in Boise. Order by phone at (208) 373-4007.
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