Idaho whitewater - Camas Creek, Jefferson/ Fremont/ Clark County

Jefferson/ Fremont/ Clark county, Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water beats anything. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing stretch is the only paddling stretch along Camas Creek. The Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing section of Camas Creek in Idaho is
    7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places.

Briefly
about the general area:
Around Camas Creek you don’t get a lot of rain; January is the wettest month with most snow, and August is the month with the least moisture. All through the warm months here at Camas Creek, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Camas Creek during the winter commonly dip into the 0's.
 

Camas Creek, Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.33444
Longitude: -114.58861

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.32277
Longitude: -114.41723

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Current weather conditions at Camas Creek, Idaho
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Local climate location: FAIRFIELD RANGER STN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

AmericInn Hailey, Hailey
16 miles away
The AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Hailey, Idaho is the newest hotel in the area. Our indoor pool and spa, spacious and inviting lobby, free enhanced continental breakfast contribute to making this non...

Airport Inn, Hailey
17 miles away
The Airport Inn, close to the Hailey airport and the Blaine County government offices, is an easy and convenient choice for the business traveler or vacationer. The newly remodeled rooms at the Airpor...

Greyhawk by ResortQuest, Ketchum
19 miles away
The Greyhawk condominiums offer some of the best rates for mid-class Warm Springs units. These condos were built 25-30 years ago and offer access to wading pool, hot tub and a very easy walk to the sk...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Camas Creek.
 Whitewater Near Camas Creek:
Big Wood River, Blaine/ Praire County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion)
Little Wood River, Gooding/ Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 70.4 miles long (Silver Creek to Big Wood River)
Big Wood River, Lincoln County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River)
 Ski Areas Near Camas Creek:
Sun Valley, Idaho , 19 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 20 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 80 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 113 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 125 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 131 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 142 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 163 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 171 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Camas Creek:
AmericInn Hailey, Hailey , 16 miles away
Airport Inn, Hailey , 17 miles away
Greyhawk by ResortQuest, Ketchum , 19 miles away
SnowRun by ResortQuest, Ketchum , 19 miles away
Krystal Villa by ResortQuest, Ketchum , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Camas Creek:
Bridge Campground, Blaine County, 10 miles away
Deer Creek Campground, Blaine County, 10 miles away
Wolftone Campground, Blaine County, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Camas Creek:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 37 miles away

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