Idaho whitewater - Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County

Elmore county, Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     16 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Mountain Home, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Boise River - South Fork is 16 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Elmore County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Boise River - South Fork are pretty good. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge section is just one of many. Since
you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Timber Gulch is a pleasant location to take a look at close by; don't leave Boise River - South Fork without first paying a
 
visit to Tommy Field Spring. During the long summer days highs here at Boise River - South Fork get into the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's with temperatures at Boise River - South Fork dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
At Boise River - South Fork you don’t see much rainfall; November is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July.

Boise River - South Fork, Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.4
Longitude: -115.55723

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.55194
Longitude: -115.73723

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Local climate location: ARROWROCK DAM 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home
17 miles away
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Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home
17 miles away
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Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise
35 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mountain Home, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Boise River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boise River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Boise River - South Fork:
Boise River, Elmore County , 11 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground)
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge)
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Mores Creek, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Big Gulch to Robie Creek)
Grimes Creek, Boise County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (4 miles upstream of Highway 21 to MoReservoir Creek confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Boise River - South Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 35 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 60 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 69 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 84 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 87 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 114 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 152 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 162 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 194 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 200 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boise River - South Fork:
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 17 miles away
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 17 miles away
Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise , 35 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 37 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boise River - South Fork:
Rattlesnake Campground, Elmore County, 6 miles away
Tipton Flat Campground, Elmore County, 7 miles away
Granite Spring Campground, Elmore County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Boise River - South Fork:
Devils Creek Trail, Elmore County , 16 miles away
Roaring River Trail, Elmore County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Boise River - South Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Boise River - South Fork

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