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.
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