Idaho whitewater - Camas Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Lemhi County

Lemhi county, Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     13 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile.
    If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. The Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon section of Camas Creek is 13 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. There are
no other sections to paddle along Camas Creek than the Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon section. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Salmon River Mountains is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months highs here at Camas Creek get into the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime
 
are generally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Camas Creek. Not much rain falls here at Camas Creek; through the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest.
A brilliant spot to take a look at next to Camas Creek is Dry Gulch.

Camas Creek, Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.82749
Longitude: -114.49917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.88888
Longitude: -114.7314

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Current weather conditions at Camas Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: COBALT 34 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Camas Creek.
 Whitewater Near Camas Creek:
Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon)
Monumental Creek, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 60 miles long (Upper Monumental Campground to Cache Bar)
Salmon River - Yankee Fork, Custer County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 26.8 miles long (Upper road end to Salmon River)
Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar)
Panther Creek, Lemhi County , 26 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence)
Panther Creek, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek)
Panther Creek, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek)
Salmon River, Custer County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Sunbeam Dam to Holman Creek)
Big Creek, Valley County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar)
 Ski Areas Near Camas Creek:
Sun Valley, Idaho , 59 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 61 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Camas Creek:
Middle Fork Peak Campground, Lemhi County, 5 miles away
South Fork Campground, Lemhi County, 7 miles away
Lost Spring Campground, Lemhi County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Camas Creek:
South Fork Trail, Lemhi County , 12 miles away
Waterfall Trail, Lemhi County , 14 miles away
Waterfall Trail, Lemhi County , 14 miles away
Ship Island Trail, Lemhi County , 15 miles away
Clear Creek Trail, Lemhi County , 15 miles away
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