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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The scenic beauty of Owyhee County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. This stretch of Bruneau River - West Fork in Idaho is 28 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class
    IV-V section. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch
a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
There are great spots to look at along the Batt Trail, and don't leave Bruneau River - West Fork without first going for a hike along the Cedar Tree Trail.
It is very arid here at Bruneau River - West Fork generally; the month with most of the rain is November, and the driest month is July. During the summertime months highs here at Bruneau River - West Fork get into the 90's, and the night is a bit cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Bruneau River - West Fork.
 

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 Ski Resort, Idaho , 88 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 113 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 127 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 142 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 144 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
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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