South Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River

Overview

South Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Grand View, Idaho. The South Fork Owyhee River enters Idaho from the north enclosed within a 550 foot deep canyon. The canyon is both basalt and rhyolite. Within the canyon there are beautiful rock pinnacles and hoodoos. This stretch of river is known as an outstanding wilderness river experience because of the canyon’s scenic qualities, solitude opportunities, wildlife viewing, and length of trip available.

Things to Do at South Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at South Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River include:

Nearby Activities

Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Photography
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Along this fork, 31 miles are designated wild, from the Idaho-Nevada border (the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness) to the confluence with the main Owyhee River.

GPS Coordinates: 42.18694444000000, -116.50638890000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 208-384-3300

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