Idaho · river
Silver Creek near West Campground
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind
10 mph
gusting to 12 mph
Air temp
83°F
0% chance of rain
River flow
118 cfs
Best day to paddle this week
Today · 49
Today
49
96°
Best
Sun
41
85°
Mon
42
87°
Tue
41
90°
Wed
43
92°
Thu
38
97°
Fri
19
100°
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 10a | 10 | 13 |
| 11a | 10 | 11 |
| 12p | 7 | 12 |
| 1p | 10 | 18 |
| 2p | 16 | 24 |
| 3p | 17 | 26 |
| 4p | 17 | 26 |
| 5p | 16 | 26 |
| 6p | 15 | 25 |
| 7p | 12 | 21 |
| 8p | 8 | 16 |
| 9p | 8 | 9 |
Why this score
- Wind — 10 mph — noticeable but manageable-9
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 131504301
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata
Nearby water
- Silver Creek at Sportsman Access near Picabounder 1 mi
- Little Wood River near Carey7 mi
- Big Wood River at Stanton Crossing near Bellevue11 mi
- Little Wood River above High Five Creek near Carey12 mi
- Big Wood River at South Broadford Bridge near Bellevue13 mi
- Big Wood River below Magic Dam near Richfield14 mi