Jarbidge River
NOTICE: Due to the Murphy Complex Fires, there is a high probability that the Bruneau and Jarbidge River channels will be obstructed with log and debris hazards this boating season. The 652,000-acre Murphy Complex Fires that burned last summer included portions of the Jarbidge and West Fork Bruneau River corridors and surrounding uplands. Be cautious and play safe!
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.
Location:
To get there: From Rogerson, Idaho, take Jarbidge Road (“Three Creek Road”) to Murphy Hot Springs.
Take Out: Indian Hot Springs
Put In: Confluence of the West and East Forks of Jarbidge Rivers, two miles north of Murphy 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.)
Facilities/Fees:
- 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
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