Bruneau River
The Bruneau River flows north from headwaters in the northern Nevada mountains and is known for its sheer-walled, rocky canyons and whitewater boating opportunities. The 50-mile long Bruneau River begins at the confluence of the Jarbidge River and the West Fork Bruneau River.
Location: South of Mountain Home; take Highway 51 from Bruneau. If traveling west, take the Grasmere-Rowland Road. The preferred east route can be accessed by the Bruneau-Three Creek Road.
Take-out: Indian Bath Tubs
Facilities/Fees:
- Rough roads
- Four-wheel drive with high clearance required
- Mandatory registration, portable toilets and firepans
- Maximum group size-15 people
- Class III-IV rapids expected
- Float season: April 1 to June 15 (Inflatable kayaks: June 15-July 31)
- Trip length: Approximately 40 miles
Ideal flow: Between 500 and 2500 cfs (rafts: over 1,000 cfs); not recommended above 2500 or below 500 cfs.
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