Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge
Idaho – US
- Class
- II- to III-
- Put-in elevation
- 4,632 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,616 Feet
- Typical season
- March to October
- Author
- Bryan Hansen
Current Flow
1,730 CFS
Gauge height: 2.79 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▲ 2.50/hr (12h) ▲ 1.25/hr (24h)
Hit some laps
- Primary gauge
- SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 800 |
| Average | 2,000 |
| Maximum | 6,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
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Description
Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge. This is mostly a stretch of fishing river, but towards Royal Gorge you get in some class III rapids.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Gorge Wave Traing | I | —–— | Class II-III, it really is just boulder dodging. There are a few pour overs to be careful of. |
You have to run river left. Just stay to the left when you pass the Royal Gorge camp ground. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Pahsimeroi Fork | 4,632 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | |
| Take-Out | Royal Gorge | 4,616 Feet | No | Yes | Yes | All Vehicles | Simple dirt ramp takeout. Usually has a honey bucket, but no guarantee. |
Camps
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Permit
Fishing
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