Oregon/Idaho river guide
Owyhee River
Three Forks to Rome
Remote Middle Owyhee desert canyon run with Class IV rapids and the Class V+ Widowmaker hazard. Narrow flow window and expedition logistics.
Trip overview
Difficulty
Class IV-V+
Typical length
3 days
Common season
Mar-Jun
Region
Oregon/Idaho
Access overview
Put-in
Three Forks
Take-out
Rome
River businesses
Shuttle providers
Providers shown here are linked to this river in the TripForge business directory. Confirm current service areas, availability, and pricing directly with the provider.
Owyhee River Runners
Owyhee River shuttle service for South Fork, 45 Ranch, Three Forks, Rome, Birch Creek, Leslie Gulch, and related Owyhee access points.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
Haylett Shuttle Service
Long-running Owyhee River shuttle service for upper and lower Owyhee routes, including Three Forks to Rome and Rome to Birch Creek/Leslie Gulch.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
Owyhee Adventure Shuttle
Owyhee River shuttle option serving lower, middle, and upper Owyhee access points, including Three Forks, Rome, Birch Creek, and Leslie Gulch.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
Plan with current information
River conditions, access, permits, closures, and hazards can change. Confirm current details with the managing agency, official gauges, and local experts before departure.