Class II Deep Creek, ID

Deep Creek Wild and Scenic River (Owyhee River Wilderness to Owyhee River)

Deep Creek carves an extremely meandering, vertical walled canyon to its confluence with the Owyhee River. This is a spring run (March to May). Deep Creek can be kayaked or canoed in the early spring when flows reach into the hundreds of cubic feet per second from snowmelt.

Although this Class II stream offers no difficult rapids, it demands a high level of skill to negotiate its narrow width and braided channels while avoiding thick, overhanging vegetation and frequent strikes against gravel bars, streamside cliffs, and fences.

Later in the spring and again in the fall Deep Creek provides outstanding hiking and backpacking opportunities.

 

For More Information Visit:

Boater Guide (pdf)

Deep Creek - rivers.gov

 

Deep Creek Owyhee River Confluence
Photo: Antonia Hedrick - BLM

Section Details

Trip Length Multiday, 13.6 Miles
Notes Portable toilet, firepan and Idaho invasive species sticker required. 15 person max group size.
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Permit Yes
Manager Bureau of Land Management, Bruneau Field Office
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail No
Partner Information https://www.blm.gov/visit/deep-creek-wild-and-scenic-river-0
https://www.rivers.gov/river/deep-idaho
Description American Whitewater
Photo Credit: Tipton Power