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.
26 miles away
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26 miles away
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