Marshall's
Saint Anthony, Idaho
Kayak
Marshall's Wave is located on the North Fork of the Teton River, where the Teton River splits into the north and south forks. The wave is created by a headgate and is best at flows above 600 cfs.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- 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 Saint Anthony, Idaho
- Head west on E Main St toward S Bridge St (79 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Bridge St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto E 6th S (0.2 mi)
- Keep right to continue on S 3rd E (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Teton Hwy (4.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Main St (364 ft)
- Turn right onto 3rd St W (39 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Main St (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto 2nd St E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto 2nd St N (0.2 mi)
- 2nd St N turns slightly left and becomes N 2500 E (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto E 100 N (456 ft)
Marshall's Wave is located on the North Fork of the Teton River, where the Teton River splits into the north and south forks.
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