Idaho whitewater - Battle Creek, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Headwaters to Owyhee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     29 miles
  The Headwaters to Owyhee River stretch of Battle Creek is 29 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here
    are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Battle Creek. If you have the time you can make
this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
It is very waterless here at Battle Creek typically; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is July. At Battle Creek all through the summertime months highs are in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Battle Creek.
 

Battle Creek, Headwaters to Owyhee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 29 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.69459
Longitude: -116.40001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.23722
Longitude: -116.52389

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Current weather conditions at Battle Creek, Idaho
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Local climate location: REYNOLDS 33 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Battle Creek.
 Whitewater Near Battle Creek:
Deep Creek, Owyhee County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River)
Owyhee River - East Fork, Owyhee County , 17 miles away, Class II - 50 miles long (Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing)
Owyhee River - South Fork, Owyhee County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 36 miles long (El Paso pipeline)
 Ski Areas Near Battle Creek:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 71 miles away, 1800 vertical feet

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