Falls River, Lower Run
Ashton, Idaho
Whitewater
Fall River rises on the Madison and Pitchstone plateaus in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and flows approximately 64 miles (103 km) to its confluence with the Henrys Fork of the Snake River near Ashton, Idaho.
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Dreamflows Idaho Cross-Listing
The following lists the various Idaho flow sites reported by Dreamflows, and some whitewater runs associated with those sites. This list isn’t by any means exhaustive, but should provide a useful cross-listing. Sites reported by Dreamflows appear against the left-hand margin in bold, while associated runs appear indented underneath. Where available, gauge location and other pertinent information appear beneath the site name. The terms “above” and “below” mean “upstream from” and “downstream from”, respectively, and distances are in river miles.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ashton, Idaho
- Head east on ID-47 N/Main St toward S 6th StContinue to follow ID-47 N(5.7 mi)
- Turn right onto E 1400 N (4.7 mi)
- Turn right onto N 4500 E (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto 4525 EDestination will be on the right(0.8 mi)
Gauge located 0.2 miles above road bridge, 0.5 miles below Marysville Dam, 6 miles below Boone Creek. Gauge elevation 5589 feet.
Nearby Campsites
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
1.9 miles NEA backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot in Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forests, meadows, a creek, and unmarked trails — bear country, so pack and store food carefully.
Camp, Swim
Warm River Campground
Ashton, Idaho
4.8 miles NWSlow-moving warm water and willow-lined banks make this campground a perfect spot for tubing, trout fishing, and peaceful mountain biking at 5,200 ft elevation.
Camp 0.3-0.6 mi
Bear Gulch
Ashton, Idaho
6.1 miles NAn abandoned ski hill from 1969 with overgrown runs that still deliver great sledding — the lower run is fast and winding all the way down to the old ski lift.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Sled
Sheep Falls on Fall River
Ashton, Idaho
7.7 miles EA local gem off Cave Falls Road where the river splits into multiple falls tumbling over each other — primitive campsites and beautiful views make it a great picnic stop.
Camp
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
9.7 miles NEA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
12.3 miles NEA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Cave Falls of Yellowstone
Ashton, Idaho
13.3 miles NEA campground right on the Fall River along Yellowstone's south boundary puts you steps from legendary fishing, with fire rings and bear-proof boxes at each site.
Camp, Hike
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
15.0 miles ELoon Lake is a small, lively mountain lake tucked into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest just off Ashton's Fish Creek Road, in the timbered high country of eastern Idaho near the gateway to...
Camp, Kayak, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
25.6 miles NAn easy, clear, and often warm float on the Buffalo River near Island Park, with slow enough current to paddle back upstream in a canoe or kayak after your run.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Reunion Flat Campground
Alta, Wyoming
26.0 miles SECamp near Alta, Wyoming
Camp
Teton Canyon Campground
Alta, Wyoming
27.0 miles SETeton Canyon Campground is the gateway to Alaska Basin, Table Rock, and the Teton Crest Trail — each site stocked with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box.
Camp 3.8-6.4 mi
Table Rock / Table Mountain
Driggs, Idaho
27.0 miles SEA big climb to 11,300 feet for arguably the finest view of the Grand Tetons — pick the steep Face or the gradual Huckleberry trail.
Camp, Hike
Moody Meadows
Driggs, Idaho
28.9 miles SGood place for kids, they can ride bikes in the meadow, play in the stream, and camping is off of the road. Hiking, motorbiking, and horseback riding trails are abundant in the area.
Camp
Darby Canyon Camping
Alta, Wyoming
29.4 miles SDispersed campsites with fire lays in scenic Darby Canyon — no official campground, just established spots in Wyoming wilderness. Leave No Trace and use existing rings only.
Camp
Big Springs
Island Park, Idaho
29.7 miles NA Big Springs campground shaded by Lodgepole Pines on Henry's Fork — with a 1-mile interpretive trail, fish feeding under the bridge, the historic Johnny Sack Cabin, and access to the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway.
Camp, Hike
Upper Coffee Pot Campground
Island Park, Idaho
29.9 miles NHenry's Fork of the Snake River winds through a lodgepole pine forest past this campground, offering fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout and easy tubing and canoeing.
Camp, Canoe 0.5-3.5 mi
Webster's Dam
Ririe, Idaho
31.1 miles SWAn abandoned dam in Moody Creek canyon where sediment split the stream into two beautiful 15-foot waterfalls — stunning in spring runoff and blazing with fall colors.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Pine Butte / The Caldera
St. Anthony, Idaho
31.6 miles NWAn old volcano in the Idaho desert that feels like stepping into a mountain forest — pine-covered hillsides, a meadow ringed by aspen and boulders, and a quarter-mile easy trail to the caldera floor.
Camp, Hike, Horseback 0.2-0.5 mi
Eagle Park
Rexburg, Idaho
31.8 miles SWA cottonwood forest park inside Rexburg city limits with campsites, fishing, a dog park, mountain biking on easy and moderate loops, and rock-throwing by the river.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled
Big Hole Dispersed Campsites
Ririe, Idaho
32.7 miles SWA network of dispersed campsites with fire rings in the Big Hole mountains above Kelly Canyon — first come, first served, no reservations, and Leave No Trace principles are essential.
Camp
