Salmon

From the US Forest Service on 8/15/23: Communication continues with the boaters entering the river at Corn Creek and again at Hancock Rapids before entering the fire footprint along the river corridor. Boaters are required to stop at Hancock Rapids at river mile 26.1 to receive further instruction from either a Forest Service representative or the posted information board regarding passing through and camping in the area of the Elkhorn fire. Camping, recreating (i.e., picnic, bathroom breaks and beach walking) and stopping through the area of fire activity is allowed. Upon leaving Hancock Rapids there will be no stopping until boaters pass Magpie Creek Camp. After passing Magpie Creek Camp, boaters will be allowed to camp and recreate on a First Come, First Served basis everywhere except: Upper Allison, Allison, Lower Allison, Whitewater Camp, and Campbell’s Ferry. Upon leaving Campbell’s Ferry, there are no camping restrictions connected to the Elkhorn Fire. For additional information on rafting, contact the river desk at 208-756-5587 or 208-481-2625.

Elkhorn Fire River Rafting Management, August 5, 2023 8:00p.m.
Elkhorn Fire
Announcement - 08/05/2023
McCall, Idaho – Beginning August 6, 2023 boaters are required to stop at Hancock Campsite on river left at river mile 26.1 to receive further instruction from a Forest Service representative regarding passing through and camping in the area of the Elkhorn fire.

Camping and stopping through the area of fire activity is allowed beginning August 6 with some exceptions that will be explained at Hancock Camp.

Fire activity has significantly altered the landscape on both sides of the river in the area of the Elkhorn fire. Be on the lookout for falling rocks, logs, and other debris. Please exercise caution when floating through the fire area. Do not impede any firefighting operations - move out of the way of jetboats carrying firefighting personnel when possible. Follow instructions from Forest Service personnel. As your group passes through the fire area, stay together as a group with all boats in the party staying within close proximity to each other.

After checking in with Forest Service personnel at Hancock Camp (river left, river mile 26.1), and if you choose to camp or stop in the area of the fire, watch out for:

Burned snags, trees, and limbs falling in or near the burn perimeter, especially in windy conditions.
Rolling rocks or logs, especially near trails and river corridors
Debris in rivers, streams, and trail
Stump holes in and near the fire perimeter where roots and stumps have burned out underground.
Increased risk of flash flooding
Campsite and tent placement near standing burned trees.
Consider the prevailing wind when establishing camps in burned areas.
For additional Elkhorn Fire Information:

Elkhorn Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov)
Fire information at the Incident Command Post can be reached at 208-718-2234, and follow the Payette National Forest on Twitter at @PayetteForest, and on Facebook at U.S. Forest Service – Payette National Forest.
For permit rollover information and other river information call the Salmon – Challis National Forest River Clerk at 208-756-5587 or 208-481-2625.