Idaho whitewater - Big Wood River, Blaine/ Praire County Blaine/ Praire county, Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     25 miles   This section of Big Wood River in Idaho is 25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wonderful Blaine/ Praire County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers     for that. The campgrounds here at Big Wood River are pretty good. 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. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: You simply ought to take a look at Black Butte Crater if you're here at Big Wood River. Summer at Big Wood River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with temperatures at Big Wood River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Big Wood River gets very little precipitation; through January this area sees the most snow, and the driest month of the year is August.   Big Wood River, Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 25 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.25166 Longitude: -114.36529 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.0675 Longitude: -114.32334 Paddler input for Big Wood River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Wood River, Idaho Local climate location: FAIRFIELD RANGER STN 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jerome Days Inn, Jerome 24 miles away 3 Sunbursts, 72 Guest Rooms Off I-84 Exit 173 Deluxe Continental Breakfast with Belgium Waffles AAA Approved Truck, bus, and RV parking Coin Operated Guest Laundry Exercise Facilit... Best Western Tyrolean Lodge, Ketchum 26 miles away KIDS SKI FREE: Purchase 1 adult lift ticket and receive 1 kid's lift ticket FREE(15&under)thru Dec 16 & Jan 1-28. Hotel is 400 yards from Sun Valley Ski Area; Free local shuttle service. Our Hotel... Sun Valley Neighborhood, Ketchum 26 miles away The Sun Valley Village fabulous complexes are located within easy walking distance to world famous Sun Valley Lodge and Mall. Only minutes from numerous shopping and dining opportunities, this locatio...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Wood River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Wood 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 Twin Falls, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Twin Falls, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Big Wood River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Wood River.   Whitewater Near Big Wood River: Little Wood River, Gooding/ Lincoln County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 70.4 miles long (Silver Creek to Big Wood River) Camas Creek, Jefferson/ Fremont/ Clark County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing) Big Wood River, Lincoln County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River)   Ski Areas Near Big Wood River: Sun Valley, Idaho , 27 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 34 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 66 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 125 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 131 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 145 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Pebble Creek, Idaho , 151 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 156 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 173 miles away, 1670 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Wood River: Jerome Days Inn, Jerome , 24 miles away Best Western Tyrolean Lodge, Ketchum , 26 miles away Sun Valley Neighborhood, Ketchum , 26 miles away Sun Valley Ketchum - River Run, Ketchum , 26 miles away Sun Valley Warm Springs, Ketchum , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Wood River: Riverside RV Campground, Bellevue, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Big Wood River: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 41 miles away   Lakes Near Big Wood River