Idaho whitewater - Bear River, Franklin County Franklin county, Grace Power Plant to ID-34 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7 miles   We floated the Wayland Hot Springs to the Weston Bridge. You cannot put in downriver from the Highway 91 bridge anymore. However you can cross the highway and park and put in at the Riverside RV and trailer park. They have a boat ramp and a great place to camp. About a half mile above Squaw Hotsprings, a fence has been hung across the river, watch out that you don't snag your head, duck! After that there really is no obstructions until you get to the diverson about 2 miles above the Weston Bridge. Run this right down the middle. This is a great family     float and a nice flat part of the river for beginners. Says Mary Jo The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.   A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well take a look at Gem Valley. Through the warm days of summer here at Bear River, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Bear River. Not much rainfall falls here at Bear River; during June this area sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Bear River, Grace Power Plant to ID-34 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.54166 Longitude: -111.80028 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.3972 Longitude: -111.7213 Paddler input for Bear River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear River, Idaho Local climate location: GRACE 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs 19 miles away The Riverside Inn Hot Springs was built in 1914 and quickly labeled The Honeymoon Hotel for its elegance. It has been completely renovated to offer a quiet, relaxing and romantic atmosphere. The 18 gu... Super 8 Montpelier, Montpelier 33 miles away The Pride of Super 8 Award Winning property is conveniently located in Montpelier at the Junction Hwy. 30 & 89. Property features 50 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Gu... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan 36 miles away Welcome to our Hotel in Logan, UT Situated against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, our Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Logan, Utah hotel provides breathtaking views of the Cache Valley....   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Bear River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bear River, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Logan, Utah-Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Logan, Utah-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Bear River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear River.   Whitewater Near Bear River: Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant) Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County , 23 miles away, Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion) Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County , 28 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Bear River: Beaver Mountain, Utah , 30 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Pebble Creek, Idaho , 33 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Powder Mountain, Utah , 56 miles away, 2527 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 60 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 61 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 64 miles away, 2959 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 86 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 86 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 87 miles away, 2212 vertical feet The Canyons, Utah , 92 miles away, 3190 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bear River: Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 19 miles away Super 8 Montpelier, Montpelier , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan , 36 miles away Hampton Inn Logan, Logan , 36 miles away Crystal Inn Logan, Logan , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear River: Central Links Golf Course and RV Park, Grace, 7 miles away Eightmile Campground, Bear Lake County, 12 miles away Brigham Young Lodge and Trailer, Soda Springs, 15 miles away   Trails Near Bear River: High Line Trail, Franklin County , 18 miles away