Elko, Nevada Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Elko, Nevada doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Elko, Nevada: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Elko, Nevada Jarbidge River - West Fork, Nevada, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence, 43 miles away, class III-IV, 16 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Elko, Nevada Bruneau River - West Fork, Idaho, Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs, 61 miles away, class IV-V, 28 miles long. Jarbidge, Idaho, Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River, 56 miles away, class II-V, 29 miles long. Marys Creek, Idaho, to Sheep Creek, 67 miles away, class III-IV, 6 miles long. Sheep Creek, Idaho, Marys Creek to Bruneau River, 69 miles away, class II-V+, 19.3 miles long. Bruneau River - West Fork, Nevada, Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho, 51 miles away, class IV-V, 19 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Elko, Nevada Battle Creek, Idaho, Headwaters to Owyhee River, 100 miles away, class II-III, 29 miles long. Bruneau River, Idaho, Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau, 77 miles away, class II-IV, 40 miles long. Bruneau River - East Fork, Idaho, Winter Camp to Roberson Trail, 77 miles away, class IV-V, 9 miles long. Malad Big Wood River, Idaho, Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River, 96 miles away, class IV, 2 miles long. Owyhee River - East Fork, Idaho, Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing, 98 miles away, class II, 50 miles long. Snake River, Idaho, Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res, 92 miles away, class I-III, 16 miles long. Snake River, Idaho, Hagerman to Bliss, 95 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Elko, Nevada Big Wood River, Idaho, Highway 75 to Little Wood River, 110 miles away, class I-III, 14.1 miles long. Boise River - South Fork, Idaho, Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge, 114 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Boise River - South Fork, Idaho, Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge, 119 miles away, class III-IV, 16 miles long. Deep Creek, Idaho, Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River, 109 miles away, class I-II, 39 miles long. Little Wood River, Idaho, Silver Creek to Big Wood River, 121 miles away, class II-III, 70.4 miles long. Owyhee River - South Fork, Idaho, El Paso pipeline, 106 miles away, class II-III, 36 miles long. Snake River, Idaho, Milner Power Plant to Star Falls, 116 miles away, class I(II), 7.3 miles long. Snake River, Idaho, Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir, 108 miles away, class III-IV, 13 miles long. Snake River, Idaho, Milner Dam to Power Plant, 120 miles away, class V+, 1.6 miles long. Wilson River, Idaho, Close to Interstate 84 to Close to Wilson Lake Reservoir, 118 miles away, class III, 3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Elko, Nevada: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Elko, Nevada Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho, 144 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Magic Mountain, Idaho, 103 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Bogus Basin, Idaho, 137 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Elko, Nevada Sun Valley, Idaho, 153 miles, vertical drop 3400 feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho, 192 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Elko, Nevada Lost Trail, Montana, 240 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Pebble Creek, Idaho, 235 miles, vertical drop 2911 feet Solitude, Utah, 249 miles, vertical drop 2047 feet Powder Mountain, Utah, 245 miles, vertical drop 2104 feet Elk Meadows, Utah, 241 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Elko, Nevada: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Elko, Nevada Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 94 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Elko, Nevada City Of Rocks National Reserve, 134 miles Craters Of The Moon National Monument, 193 miles Great Basin National Park, 143 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Elko, Nevada Bryce Canyon National Park, 298 miles Cedar Breaks National Monument, 246 miles Death Valley National Park, 286 miles Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 290 miles Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, 243 miles Oregon National Historic Trail, 243 miles Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 268 miles Zion National Park, 273 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Nevada Rivers