Idaho whitewater - Bear Valley Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7 miles   The Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence stretch of Bear Valley Creek is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Valley County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Bear Valley Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches,     the Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence stretch is the only one. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There's camping available near Bear Valley Creek. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer highs here at Bear Valley Creek reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with   highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Bear Valley Creek plunge into the 10's. All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Salmon River Mountains will keep you coming back again and again. Don't leave Bear Valley Creek without first going for a hike along the Bear Valley Creek Trail. There are nice places to look at along the Blue Bunch Trail It's always glorious to stop at Cy Springs. An average amount of rainfall falls at Bear Valley Creek; January is the month that gets the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. Bear Valley Creek, Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.43111 Longitude: -115.29139 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.52944 Longitude: -115.29223 Paddler input for Bear Valley Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear Valley Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: LOWMAN 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Salmon River Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Salmon River Mountains. Salmon River Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Salmon River Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear Valley Creek.   Whitewater Near Bear Valley Creek: Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek) Marsh Creek, Custer County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon) Rapid River, Custer County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Grandjean to Lowman) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 26 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Deadwood River, Boise County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)   Ski Areas Near Bear Valley Creek: Tamarack, Idaho , 59 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 61 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 65 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 66 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 73 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 110 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 133 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 149 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 149 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 154 miles away, 2600 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Bear Valley Creek: Fir Creek Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Poker Meadows Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away Bruce Meadows Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Bear Valley Creek: Blue Bunch Trail, Valley County , 2 miles away Bear Valley Creek Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away Camptender Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away Prospect Creek Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Sulphur Creek Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away