Class IV-V Sheep Creek, ID

Sheep Creek is a 63-mile-long tributary of the Bruneau River that originates in northern Nevada and flows north into Owyhee County, Idaho, and the Owyhee Desert. The section designated as wild flows over 25 miles through an extremely narrow, winding canyon with sheer vertical walls and into the Bruneau River, 13 miles downstream from (north of) Indian Hot Springs. Access to Sheep Creek is limited because of its remoteness.

Sheep Creek relies on rainfall to provide flows to its Class IV-V rapids, and it is therefore rarely boatable in any craft. When it is running, Sheep Creek offers a challenging run with a handful of Class IV and V rapids, such as Gun-shy, Blind Date and Grants Slam, before continuing down to the Bruneau River.

 

For More Information Visit:

Sheep Creek - rivers.gov

Boater Guide - BLM (PDF)