White Salmon Wild & Scenic River
From Gilmer Creek, near the town of B Z Corner, to Buck Creek, the Lower White Salmon is designated as Wild & Scenic. Along this stretch of the river, glacial headwaters are supplemented by seeps and springs along the canyon walls, sustaining a cold but consistent flow of water year round. The Lower White Salmon's rapids, waterfalls, and abrupt drops can challenge even the most advanced boaters.
Husum Falls is a class V waterfall requiring a lot of experience or a guide to pass, so plan your portages and take-outs accordingly.
You can check current river flows using the nearby U.S. Geological Survey streamgage at Underwood, but please note that the river level (stage) there is different from the river's stage as measured by the Husum gauge.
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General Information
The White Salmon River originates within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on the western slopes of Mount Adams and flows downstream to its confluence with the Columbia River. There are two designated portions of the White Salmon River, the upper White Salmon, which includes Cascade Creek, and the lower White Salmon.
Learn more about the White Salmon River and it's Wild & Scenic designation.
Permits are required for commercial outfitters.
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Phone: (541) 308-1700
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Getting There
Directions
West of White Salmon, WA along Washington State Route 14.
