Idaho whitewater - Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County

Boise/ Elmore county, Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     12 miles
  This section of Boise River - North Fork in Boise/ Elmore County is 12 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A good workout and
    just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because
these hotels fill up quick. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale stretch is just one of many.

Briefly about the general area:
At Boise River - North Fork all through the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Boise River - North Fork dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Boise River - North Fork is a good spot of typical rain; through the month of January you get the most snow around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Boise River - North Fork, Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.79388
Longitude: -115.57945

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.71527
Longitude: -115.64112

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Local climate location: IDAHO CITY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boise River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Boise River - North Fork:
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
Boise River, Elmore County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)
Mores Creek, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Big Gulch to Robie Creek)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Grandjean to Lowman)
 Ski Areas Near Boise River - North Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 34 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 55 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 58 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 73 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 83 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boise River - North Fork:
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 31 miles away
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 31 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 31 miles away
Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise , 39 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boise River - North Fork:
Troutdale Campground, Elmore County, 2 miles away
Black Rock Campground, Boise County, 3 miles away
Ninemeyer Campground, Elmore County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Boise River - North Fork:
Devils Creek Trail, Elmore County , 6 miles away
Roaring River Trail, Elmore County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Boise River - North Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 69 miles away

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