Jarbidge Field Office

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. 

 Bruneau River Canyon

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.

Areas of Interest

Cave Draw on the Bruneau River

Jarbidge Field Office  |  2536 Kimberly Road  |  Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-736-2350  |  Fax: 208-736-2375  |  Office hours: 7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F