Idaho whitewater - Blackfoot River, Bingham County Bingham county, Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     12 miles   The scenic beauty of Bingham County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge stretch is one of them. The Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge section of Blackfoot River in Idaho is 12 miles     long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. 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 some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Blackfoot River is pretty waterless usually; May is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is July. Through   the warmest time of the year at Blackfoot River temperatures are commonly in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Blackfoot River during the winter frequently dip into the 0's. Blackfoot River, Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.03499 Longitude: -111.85029 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.12416 Longitude: -111.91695 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 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls 21 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 21 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... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls 21 miles away Stay Your Way in Idaho FallsNestled in Eastern Idaho in Bonneville County, our Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Idaho Falls offers an ideal location, off Interstate 15, for corporate travelers and lei...   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, Caribou/ Bingham County , 7 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground) Blackfoot River, Bongham County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge) Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County , 26 miles away, Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion) Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant) Portneuf River, Bannock County , 28 miles away, Class I-V - 14.3 miles long (Diversion to Marsh Creek)   Ski Areas Near Blackfoot River: Pebble Creek, Idaho , 25 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Beaver Mountain, Utah , 61 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 73 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 77 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 80 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Powder Mountain, Utah , 86 miles away, 2527 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 89 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 94 miles away, 2959 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blackfoot River: Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls , 21 miles away Hampton Inn Idaho Falls ID, Idaho Falls , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 21 miles away Candlewood Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 23 miles away Red Lion Hotel On The Falls, Idaho Falls , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blackfoot River: Grave Creek Campground, Bingham County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Blackfoot River: Portneuf Presto Trail, Bingham County , 13 miles away