Bear
3 - Oneida Powerhouse to ID-36(Oneida Narrows)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 4.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Bear River at Idaho-utah State Line |
| Flow Rate as of 52 minutes | 892 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 11, 2025 |
River Description
The Oneida Narrows reach is one of the popular sections along the Bear River for recreation. It offers a
unique combination of dramatic canyon walls, high water quality, fun rapids, isolation from development,
and river-accessible camping opportunities. The Onieda Narrows has the longest continuous public
access along the whole Bear River.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
First ripples
Class: IIDistance: 0.41 mi
Rapid
Both sides go, just small Class II ripples.
Oneida Doors
Class: IIDistance: 1.88 mi
Other
Flow the majority of the water here it gets really shallow on some of the doors.
Redpoint Eddy
Class: IDistance: 2.29 mi
Other
Big eddy to play in, next to the Campground
Boulder Garden
Class: II+Distance: 2.75 mi
Rapid
Small boulder garden
Best Take out
Class: IDistance: 4.33 mi
Access Point
This is the best take out for most crafts.
Diversion Dam
Class: III-Distance: 4.51 mi
Access Point
Hazard
This diversion dam can be ran, It is shallow and manky at most levels. Take out immediately after..
Take Out
Distance: 4.84 mi
Access Point
Trip Reports
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KF
6/19/18 ~1020cfs
popular stretch for tubers
