Idaho whitewater - Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County

Boise/ Elmore county, Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     10 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Boise River make the trip here worthwhile. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
    The put-in is not too far from Mountain Home, as you can see on the road map further down. The Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground section of Boise River is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you
are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rainfall falls at Boise River; January is when you get the most snow here; the driest month is July.
Hot Springs is an inspiring location to visit during your stay, and Boise River is in the neighborhood of Logging Gulch which is definitely worth stopping
 
at. For the period of the summer at Boise River highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's while Boise River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.

Boise River, Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7162
Longitude: -115.6226

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.64519
Longitude: -115.75171

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Current weather conditions at Boise River, Idaho
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Local climate location: IDAHO CITY 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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27 miles away
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33 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boise River.
 Whitewater Near Boise River:
Boise River, Elmore County , 1 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground)
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge)
Mores Creek, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Big Gulch to Robie Creek)
Grimes Creek, Boise County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (4 miles upstream of Highway 21 to MoReservoir Creek confluence)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Boise River:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 29 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 58 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 64 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 89 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 122 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 157 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 159 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 187 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 189 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boise River:
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 27 miles away
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 27 miles away
Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise , 33 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 34 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boise River:
Birch Creek Campground, Boise County, 3 miles away
Troutdale Campground, Elmore County, 5 miles away
Rattlesnake Campground, Elmore County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Boise River:
Devils Creek Trail, Elmore County , 11 miles away
Roaring River Trail, Elmore County , 16 miles away

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