Idaho whitewater - Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County

Caribou/ Bingham county, Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     10 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Idaho Falls, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a
    short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can
be paddled as well. This stretch of Blackfoot River in Idaho is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Blackfoot River, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Blackfoot River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
It is very dry here at Blackfoot River generally; through the month of May you get the most rain around here while July is usually the driest month.
 

Blackfoot River, Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.00833
Longitude: -111.7325

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.03499
Longitude: -111.85029

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Current weather conditions at Blackfoot River, Idaho
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Local climate location: IDAHO FALLS 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs
25 miles away
The Riverside Inn Hot Springs was built in 1914 and quickly labeled The Honeymoon Hotel for its elegance. It has been completely renovated to offer a quiet, relaxing and romantic atmosphere. The rooms...

Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls
27 miles away
Discover a fine line between business and pleasure when you stay at the Ameritel Inn Idaho Falls Spectrum. Conveniently located next to shopping- dining and East Idahos largest theater complex. Gatewa...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls, Id, Idaho Falls
27 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Idaho Falls is located on the East side of Idaho Falls.The Grand Teton Mall, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, and Mountain View Hospital are all within walkin...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blackfoot River.
 Whitewater Near Blackfoot River:
Blackfoot River, Bingham County , 7 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge)
Blackfoot River, Bongham County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge)
Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant)
Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County , 28 miles away, Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion)
Bear River, Franklin County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Grace Power Plant to ID-34)
 Ski Areas Near Blackfoot River:
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 29 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 56 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 69 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 73 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 75 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 83 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 91 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 117 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Blackfoot River:
Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 25 miles away
Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls , 27 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls, Id, Idaho Falls , 27 miles away
Candlewood Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 29 miles away
Best Western Driftwood Inn, Idaho Falls , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blackfoot River:
Grave Creek Campground, Bingham County, 4 miles away

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