Bear

3 - Oneida Powerhouse to ID-36(Oneida Narrows)

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DifficultyI-II
Length4.5 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeBear River at Idaho-utah State Line
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
397 cfsrunnable
Reach Info Last UpdatedJuly 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
Put In

First ripples

Class: IIDistance: 0.41 mi
Rapid
First ripples

Both sides go, just small Class II ripples.

Redpoint Eddy

Class: IDistance: 2.29 mi
Other
Redpoint Eddy

Big eddy to play in, next to the Campground

Boulder Garden

Class: II+Distance: 2.75 mi
Rapid
Boulder Garden

Small boulder garden

Best Take out

Class: IDistance: 4.33 mi
Take Out
Best Take out

This is the best take out for most crafts.

Diversion Dam

Class: III-Distance: 4.51 mi
Take Out
Hazard
Diversion Dam

This diversion dam can be ran, It is shallow and manky at most levels. Take out immediately after..

Take Out

Distance: 4.84 mi
Take Out
Take Out

6/19/18 ~1020cfs
popular stretch for tubers