Idaho whitewater - Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     28 miles
  The Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs section of Bruneau River - West Fork in Idaho is 28 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There's camping available near Bruneau River - West Fork. The scenic beauty of Owyhee County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit
    away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A good
workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Bruneau River - West Fork is pretty arid mostly; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest.
Near Bruneau River - West Fork you discover the Batt Trail which is a delightful hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Cedar Tree Trail is always a delightful adventure.
 
Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Bruneau River - West Fork. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while Bruneau River - West Fork nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's.

Bruneau River - West Fork, Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 28 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.95
Longitude: -115.68556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.58055
Longitude: -115.63723

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Local climate location: BRUNEAU 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bruneau River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Sheep Creek, Owyhee County , 8 miles away, Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River)
Marys Creek, Owyhee County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (to Sheep Creek)
Jarbidge, Owyhee County , 11 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Bruneau River, Owyhee County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 40 miles long (Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau)
Bruneau River - East Fork, Owyhee County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Winter Camp to Roberson Trail)
Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 82 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 85 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Hampton Inn Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 45 miles away
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 45 miles away
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 45 miles away
 Trails Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Batt Trail, Owyhee County , 3 miles away
Cedar Tree Trail, Owyhee County , 3 miles away
Triguero Trail, Owyhee County , 5 miles away
Tindall Trail, Owyhee County , 8 miles away
Roberson Trail, Owyhee County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 61 miles away

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