Idaho whitewater - Big Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     54 miles   This section of Big Creek in Idaho is 54 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Valley County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The Salmon River Mountains scenery is     wonderful. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Big Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar stretch is the only one. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Blackburn Saddle is a glorious spot to spend some time at; Big Creek is right by the Bear Trap Saddle Trail. Big Creek gets a common amount of annual precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally   January, that's the one that snows the most; the driest month of the year is July. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Salmon River Mountains. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Coxey Creek Trail. Throughout the summer months at Big Creek temperatures are commonly in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 30's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Big Creek are in the 0's. Big Creek, Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 54 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.13055 Longitude: -115.32 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.29138 Longitude: -114.60917 Paddler input for Big Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: DIXIE 22 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. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Creek, 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 Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Big Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Monumental Creek, Valley County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 60 miles long (Upper Monumental Campground to Cache Bar) Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar) Salmon River, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 79 miles long (Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek) Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon) Camas Creek, Lemhi County , 30 miles away, Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon)   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 84 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 85 miles away, 1425 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 85 miles away, 2800 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Big Creek: Elkhorn Bar Campground, Idaho County, 12 miles away Corey Bar Campground, Idaho County, 14 miles away Bruin Creek Campground, Idaho County, 17 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Coxey Creek Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away Bear Trap Saddle Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away Cold Meadow Trail, Valley County , 7 miles away Sliver Creek Trail, Idaho County , 7 miles away Coyote Springs Trail, Idaho County , 7 miles away