The South Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River runs through remote canyon country in southwest Idaho. Its wilderness setting offers scenery and wildlife observation for visitors prepared for demanding backcountry travel.
Plan your visit
Murphy, Idaho
- Admission
- No site fee listed; confirm trip-specific permits
- Hours
- Access depends on route, weather and river conditions
- Parking
- Parking arrangements need confirmation
- Restrooms
- Current availability needs confirmation
- Access
- Remote backcountry; choose a route suited to your party
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- Remote canyon landscape
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography
- Backcountry river recreation
💡 Good to Know
- This listing covers a river corridor, not a developed family park or a single trailhead.
- BLM lists no site fee, but visitors must check trip-specific permits, legal access, river flows and wilderness requirements.
- Contact the Bruneau Field Office at 208-384-3300 before planning a route; do not use the office address as a river destination.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15