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   This stretch of Bear Valley Creek in Valley County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bear Valley Creek. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking     outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Bear Valley Creek typically tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Bear Valley Creek dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. You just can't envision the amount   of outdoors amusing stuff the Salmon River Mountains has to offer. Good hiking is available along the Blue Bunch Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Bear Valley Creek; through the month of January you get the most snow around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Cy Springs is an inspiring location to check out during your stay, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Bear Valley Creek; Bear Valley Creek Trail is a perfect local trail. 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