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 upper Blackfoot River, between the Monsanto Haul Road and the flats before the reservoir is not accessible by boat except maybe a kayak in May-July. It flows through a rough lava rock canyon. I've seen a couple of people with small boats attempt this stretch and it is not pretty. http://idahoflyfishing.blogspot.com Says Mark The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average,     so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Blackfoot River in Caribou/ Bingham County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Idaho Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. 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 Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground section is one of them. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. You might be into   whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Blackfoot River is mostly a pretty dried out location; all through May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is July. Throughout the days of summer highs here at Blackfoot River reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Blackfoot River. 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 Paddler input for Blackfoot River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blackfoot River, Idaho 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 18 gu... Ameritel Inn 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... Hampton Inn Idaho Falls ID, Idaho Falls 27 miles away The Hampton Inn Idaho Falls hotel is located in southeastern Idaho Falls within walking distance of the Grand Teton Mall which has 80 stores. We are also close to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical C...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Blackfoot River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Blackfoot 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 Idaho Falls, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Idaho Falls, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Blackfoot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 2212 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, 2527 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 91 miles away, 2959 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blackfoot River: Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 25 miles away Ameritel Inn Spectrum, Idaho Falls , 27 miles away Hampton Inn Idaho Falls ID, Idaho Falls , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 27 miles away Candlewood Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blackfoot River: Grave Creek Campground, Bingham County, 4 miles away