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 Paddler input for Boise River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Boise River, Idaho Local climate location: IDAHO CITY 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home 27 miles away Ultra modern guest rooms with VCR, movie rental, data port, super size shower, cable television, state-of-the-art security system and coffee maker. Free continental breakfast. Pet Charge: 5.00/night.... Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home 27 miles away The Best Western Foothills Motor Inn in Mountain Home, invites you to come and stay in our spacious rooms. We are conveniently located at Exit 95 off Interstate 84. We are centrally located in the sou... Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise 33 miles away Stay at this Boise, Idaho hotel offering a relaxing atmosphere complete with log pole accents, river rock fireplaces and Western décor. The Best Western Northwest Lodge is conveniently located to the...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Boise River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Boise 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 Mountain Home, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mountain Home, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Boise River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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