|
River
|
County
|
Reach
|
Length (miles)
|
Year Listed/ Updated
|
Potential Classification
|
ORVs
|
Description
|
Other States
|
| Bargamin Creek |
Idaho |
Point where
Road No. 468 crosses Bargamin Creek to headwaters (Sec. 3, T.28
N., R.12 E.) |
6
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Bargamin Creek |
Idaho |
Confluence
with Salmon River (SW 1/4 of Sec. 23, T.26 N., R.10 E.) to north
boundary of Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness along
Forest Road No. 468 where it crosses Bargamin Creek near Poet
Creek Campground |
15
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, O |
Wide range
of vegetative types represented, from river breaks to alpine
communities. Recreational opportunities for hiking, fishing,
and hunting. |
|
| Bear Creek
Complex |
Idaho |
Confluence
of Selway River (SW 1/4 of Sec. 16, T.31 N., R.13 E.) to headwaters
of streams in complex |
65
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, F, O |
Resident and
anadromous fish habitat. Outstanding vegetation, lake s, and
spectacular visual qualities. |
|
| Bear Valley
Creek |
Lemhi |
From the mouth
in SW 1/4 of Section 27, T.17N., R.23E. to Deer Creek in NW
1/4 of Section 19, T.17N., R.23E. |
5
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F, W |
A significant
anadromous fishery, good wildlife viewing, and significant semi-primitive
recreational opportunities including the Bear Valley National
Recreational Trail. |
|
| Bear Valley
Creek |
Lemhi |
From Deer
Creek in NW 1/4 of Section 19, T.17N., R.23E., to the origin
in NE 1/4 of Section 17, T.17N., R.22E. |
5
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F, W |
See initial
comments. |
|
| Big Creek |
Valley |
From its source
downstream to the confluence with the Middle Fork, Salmon River |
46
|
1982
|
|
R, F, H, C |
Wilderness
stream in Idaho Primitive Area. Mixed canyon and open areas
accessible only by trail, landing strip, and the river. Popular
area for hunting, fishing, kayaking and rafting. Historical
and archeological significance; petroglyphs along river near
confluence with the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Jointly designated
by US fish and Wildlife Service, EPA and Idaho Fish and Game
as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Big Creek |
Valley |
Headwaters
to Forest Development Road 340 |
2
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, G, F |
Important
anadromous fishery which is tributary to Middle Fork of Salmon
River. In large glacial basin surrounded by highly scenic ridges
and mountain peaks. |
|
| Big Creek |
Valley |
Forest Development
Road 340 to boundary of Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness
at Smith Creek |
10
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, G, F |
See initial
comments |
|
| Big Creek |
Valley |
Wilderness
boundary to confluence with Middle Fork of Salmon River |
34
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, F |
See initial
comments |
|
| Blackfoot
River |
Caribou |
From its source
downstream to slack water at Blackfoot River Reservoir |
32
|
1982
|
|
S, F |
Relatively
low flow, tightly meandering river flowing in sparsely vegetated
area. Broad scenic valley provides expansive vistas. Good fishing
stream-jointly designated by US Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA,
and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Blackfoot
River |
Caribou |
Source to
slack water of Blackfoot Reservoir |
32
|
1982/ 1993
|
W, S, R
|
S, F |
High-quality
trout stream. |
|
| Boise River
& North Fork |
Boise, Elmore |
The North
Fork from the boundary of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area downstream
to the confluence with the Middle Fork; and then the mainstem
downstream to slack water at Arrowrock Reservoir |
55
|
1982
|
|
S, F |
Quite undeveloped,
very scenic, high-country stream flowing through steep constricted
valley containing only a few flat areas. Headwaters located
in Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Jointly designated by US Fish and
Wildlife Service, EPA, and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-values
fishery resource". |
|
| Boise River,
South Fork |
Elmore |
Trail Creek
to Neil Bridge (Arrowrock Reservoir) |
14
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, F |
"Blue ribbon"
fishery. Scenic canyon with vertical cliffs rising from streambanks.
Challenging rapids for floaters. |
|
| Boise River,
South Fork |
Elmore |
Danskin Bridge
to Trail Creek |
6
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
F |
Outstanding
trout fishery. |
|
| Boise River,
South Fork |
Elmore |
From Anderson
Ranch downstream to slack water at American Falls Reservoir |
27
|
1982
|
|
R, G, F, W |
Interesting
two-level canyon cut in basalt formations. Wildlife habitat
in valley bottom. River provides challenging boating and fishing
opportunities. Jointly designated by US Fish and Wildlife Service,
EPA, and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Boise River,
South Fork |
Elmore |
Anderson Ranch
Dam to Danskin Bridge |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
F |
High quality
and "blue ribbon" trout fishing. |
|
| Camas Creek |
Lemhi |
From the mouth
in SW 1/4 of Section 16, T.18N., R.15E. to Hammer Creek in NW
1/4 of Section 36, T.18N., R.16E. |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
The entire
drainage is recognized as a distinctive visual resource. The
upper portions of the stream channel are characterized by a
gentle canyon morphology. The lower one-third of the stream
including Hammer Creek to the mouth follows a deep rugged canyon. |
|
| Camas Creek |
Lemhi |
From Hammer
Creek in NW 1/4 of Section 36, T.18N., R.16E. to the Forest
boundary in SW 1/4 of Section 16, T.17N., R.17E. |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, F, W |
See initial
comments. |
|
| Cayuse Creek |
Clearwater |
Proposed Hoodoo
Wilderness boundary in Sec. 28, T.10 N., R.26 W. to mouth |
28
|
1993
|
|
S, R, F, W |
Unaltered
forest landscape of highly scenic values. Westslope cutthroat
trout, bull trout, and Kokanee Salmon fishing. Essential wolf
habitat. |
|
| Clearwater
River, Little North Fork |
Clearwater,
Shoshone |
From its source
downstream to slack water at Dworshak Reservoir |
33
|
1982
|
|
S, G, F, W |
Youthful,
swift wilderness stream with ample clear water. Exceptional
scenic value and interesting geologic outcrops. Native cutthroat/mountain
whitefish fishery; wintering area for big game and eagles. Almost
a total lack of development in the lower reaches (including
a lack of roads) makes for a remote and very pristine river
resource. Jointly designated by US Fish and Wildlife Service,
EPA, and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Clearwater
River, Little North Fork |
Clearwater,
Shoshone |
Cedar Creek
to Adair Creek |
24
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
R, F, W, O |
Steep canyon
slopes with variety of vegetative communities common to Central
Rocky Mountain region. Summer and fall habitat for large herds
of elk. Westslope Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden Char fishing. |
|
| Clearwater
River, Little North Fork |
Clearwater,
Shoshone |
Adair Creek
to Fish Lake |
10
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
R, F, W, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Clearwater
River, North Fork |
Clearwater,
Shoshone |
From its source
downstream to slack water at Dworshak Reservoir |
78
|
1982
|
|
R, F |
Long, clear,
high-flow, swift river, with little non-road development and
high scenic quality, including some interesting rock outcrops.
Sustains considerable recreation use and opportunities, both
for fishing and boating. Jointly designated by US Fish and Wildlife
Service, EPA, and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-valued fishery
resource". |
|
| Clearwater
River, North Fork |
Clearwater |
Slack water
in Dworshak Reservoir in NE 1/4 of Sec. 34, T.41 N., R.6 E.
to Forest Road 250 bridge crossing in SE 1/4 of Sec. 6, T.40
N., R.11 E. |
60
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, R, F, W,
O |
Steep canyon
slopes. Westslope cutthroat trout, bulltrout, and salmon fishing.
Big game winter habitat for elk and deer. Rare plant communities. |
|
| Clearwater
River, South Fork |
Idaho |
Confluence
with Clearwater River at Kooskia, Idaho to confluence of Red
River and American River near Elk City, Idaho |
60
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, G, F,
W |
Major anadromous
fish rearing habitat. Migrant bald eagles. General water oriented
recreation use. Geologic and scenic features such as Huddleston
Bluff and famous Hanging Rock. |
|
| Coeur d' Alene
River, North Fork |
Kootenai,
Shoshone |
Mouth at junction
of Coeur d' Alene River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 8, T.49 N., R.2 E.
to beginning south of Honey Mountain in SW 1/4 of Sec. 32, T.53
N., R.1 W. |
32
|
1982
|
R
|
F |
Native populations
of rainbow and cutthroat trout. |
|
| Coeur d'Alene
River, North Fork |
Shoshone |
From its source
downstream to the confluence with the mainstem |
35
|
1982
|
|
S, F, W |
Swift, clear
river flowing through heavily forested region; sustains considerable
wildlife. Jointly designated by US Fish and Wildlife, EPA, and
Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Deadwood River |
Valley |
From the source
downstream to head of Deadwood Reservoir; and from Deadwood
Dam to mouth. |
42
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F |
Outstanding
scenic quality and diversity of landscape, with alternating
deep pools and whitewater runs. Lengthy roadless reach from
above mouth to reservoir. Excellent whitewater boating river.
Upper reach is good example of meandering stream in upland meadow
environment. Excellent resident trout fishery. |
|
| Deadwood River |
Boise, Valley |
Deadwood Dam
to Threemile Creek |
2
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, R |
Spectacular
canyon and challenging kayaking opportunities. |
|
| Deadwood River |
Boise, Valley |
Threemile
Creek to Julie Creek |
13
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R |
Rugged, steep,
and inaccessible canyon. Narrow river channel and rapids offer
challenging kayaking. |
|
| Deadwood River |
Boise, Valley |
Julie Creek
to South Fork Payette River |
9
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R |
Rugged, narrow,
steep canyon with rapids that offer challenging kayaking. |
|
| Falls River |
Fremont |
From its source
downstream to the confluence with Boone Creek |
30
|
1982
|
|
S, R |
Flows through
a large variety of environments, including meadowland, forest,
and canyon reaches. Numerous falls and rapids, including Cave
Falls. Essentially undeveloped, wilderness area providing recreational
opportunities, particularly for kayaking. |
|
| Falls River |
Fremont |
Source to
Forest boundary |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, W |
|
|
| Fish Creek |
Idaho |
Mouth of Hungery
Creek in SE 1/4 of Sec. 24, T.35 N., R.8 E., Boise Meridian
to confluence with Lochsa River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 33, T.35 N.,
R.9 E., Boise Meridian |
5
|
1993
|
|
R, F, W, O |
Lewis &
Clark National Historic Trail parallels for short distance.
Important anadromous fishery. Key winter big game range for
elk. Hunting, horseback riding, and hiking. |
|
| French Creek |
Idaho |
Headwater
of Little French Creek in Sec. 17, T.21 N., R.3 E. to Sec. 1,
T.23 N., R.3 E. at Forest boundary |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, F |
Important
anadromous fishery which is tributary to main Salmon River.
Flows through scenic meadow - stringer timber landscapes. Several
scenic cirque basins at head and flows through deeply disected
canyon. |
|
| Gedney Creek,
West Fork |
Idaho |
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness boundary (SW 1/4 of Sec. 35,
T.33 N., R.9 E.) to headwaters (NW 1/4 of Sec. 33, T.33 N.,
R.10 E.) |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, O |
Spectacular
visual qualities. Part of Selway River anadromous spawning habitat
reaches. Outstanding vegetation and lakes. |
|
| Hayden Creek |
Lemhi |
From the Forest
boundary in NW 1/4 of Section 27, T.17N, R.23E. to Wade Creek
in SW 1/4 of Section 21, T.16N., R23E. |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R |
|
|
| Hayden Creek |
Lemhi |
From Wade
Creek in SW 1/4 of Section 21, T.17N., R.23E. to the origin
in Section 14, T.16N., R.22E. |
5
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R |
|
|
| Henrys Fork |
Fremont |
From Henrys
Lake downstream to the confluence of the Warm River, except
Island Park Reservoir |
49
|
1982
|
|
R, G, F, W |
Undeveloped
river downcutting through thick basalt levees, creating interesting
geologic features. Includes three major waterfalls in the lower
canyon portion; and also provides fine wildlife habitat as well
as boating opportunities, primarily for canoeing. Jointly designated
by US Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA, and Idaho Fish and Game
as a "highest-valued fishery resource". |
|
| Hungery Creek |
Idaho |
Headwaters
near Forest Road 500 in SW 1/4 of Sec. 3, T.35 N., R.7 E., Boise
Meridian to confluence with Fish Creek in SE 1/4 of Sec. 24,
T.35 N., R.8 E., Boise Meridian |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W, O |
Lewis &
Clark National Historic Trail route parallels for 10 miles.
Important anadromous fishery spawning and rearing stream. Key
winter big game range for elk. Hunting and hiking. |
|
| Johns Creek |
Idaho |
Confluence
with South Fork Clearwater River (NW 1/4 of Sec. 30, T.29 N.,
R.5 E.) to headwaters |
19
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Key habitat
for steelhead, chinook salmon, and cutthroat trout. Viewing
and hunting of elk. Deeply incised canyon provides outstanding
vistas and ruggedness. |
|
| Kelly Creek |
Clearwater |
From its source
downstream to the confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River |
31
|
1982
|
|
F, W |
Wilderness
stream flowing through a variety of terrain, including high
country meadows and small canyons. Clear, swift water provides
excellent fishing and high scenic qualities. Proposed wilderness
area is fine wildlife habitat. Jointly designated by US Fish
and Wildlife Service, EPA and Idaho Fish and Game as a "highest-values
fishery resource". |
|
| Kelly Creek |
Clearwater |
Source (NE
1/4 Sec. 19, T.39 N., R.13 E.) to Forest Service Road 581 bridge
near mouth of Moose Creek in SW 1/4, Sec. 16, T.39 N., R.11
E. |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, F |
Known for
its westslope cutthroat trout. Steep slopes with variety of
vegetation, rocky outcrops, and sheer cliffs, as well as tumbling
waterfalls and broad flat stream stretches. |
|
| Kelly Creek |
Clearwater |
Forest Service
Road 581 bridge to mouth in SW 1/4 of Sec. 18, T.39 N., R.10
E. |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, R, F |
See initial
comments |
|
| Lake Creek |
Idaho |
Confluence
with Crooked Creek (SE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.25 N., R.7 E.) to Gospel-Hump
Wilderness boundary |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
R, G, F, W,
H, O |
Numerous historic
cabins and mine ruins from 1860 mining era. Orbicular granite
found in Whistling Pig Canyon. Fishing and elk hunting. Rare
willow found near Hump Lake at headwaters. |
|
| Lake Creek |
Idaho |
Wilderness
boundary to headwaters near Hump Lake |
4
|
1993
|
R
|
R, G, F, W,
H, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Long Canyon
Creek |
Boundary |
Long Canyon
Pass in NW 1/4 of Sec. 30, T.63 N., R.2 W. to Forest Boundary
and junction with road #417 in SE 1/4 of Sec. 25, T.63 N., R.2
W. |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
W, O |
Has not been
roaded or otherwise disturbed by human activity. Habitat for
threatened and endangered grizzly bear and woodland caribou.
Stands of overmature large trees. |
|
| Marsh Creek |
Custer |
Mouth at Middle
Fork Salmon River (NW 1/4 of Sec. 12, T.13 N., R.10 E.) to FC-RONRW
boundary at Smith Creek |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F |
Wild anadromous
fishery. Spectacular scenery of Sawtooth Mountains. Challenging
white water for kayaking during high spring run-off. |
|
| Marsh Creek |
Custer |
FC-RONRW boundary
at Smith Creek to Knapp Creek (NW 1/4 of Sec. 24, T.12 N., R.11
E.) |
4
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, F |
See initial
comments |
|
| Meadow Creek |
Idaho |
Road crossing
(NE 1/4 of Sec. 14, T.31 N., R.9 E.) to headwaters |
34
|
1993
|
W
|
G, F, W, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Meadow Creek |
Idaho |
Confluence
with Selway River (NE 1/4 of Sec. 11, T.31 N., R.9 E.) to road
crossing |
1
|
1993
|
R
|
R, G, F, W,
O |
Major undeveloped
tributary of Selway River. Threatened and endangered species
such as bald eagle. Highly productive and valuable anadromous
and resident fish habitat. Wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. |
|
| Monumental
Creek |
Valley |
From the Wilderness
boundary to the confluence with Big Creek |
16
|
1993
|
|
S, G, F |
See initial
comments. |
|
| Monumental
Creek |
Valley |
From the headwaters
to the boundary of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness |
8
|
1993
|
|
S, G, F |
Creek flows
through high mountain meadows and stringer timber of high scenic
quality. The spectacular glacial canyon of Monumental Creek
continues on for the entire length of the stream. |
|
| Moose Creek
Complex |
Idaho |
Confluence
of Selway River (SE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.32 N., R.12 E.) to headwaters
of streams in complex |
75
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, F, W,
O |
Outstanding
lakes and vegetation. Unspoiled natural runs of steelhead and
chinook salmon. |
|
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