Idaho whitewater - Deadwood River, Salmon River Mountains, Boise County

Boise county, Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     14 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Deadwood River in Boise County
    is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm days of summer highs here at Deadwood River get into the 90's with night lows in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows at Deadwood River throughout
 
the wintertime commonly descend into the 10's. Deadwood River gets very little rainfall; the month with most of the snow is January, and July on the other hand is the driest.
Going for a hike along the West Side Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.

Deadwood River, Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.29472
Longitude: -115.64417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.12916
Longitude: -115.64945

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Current weather conditions at Deadwood River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: GARDEN VALLEY RES STN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ashley Inn, Cascade
32 miles away
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Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
46 miles away
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Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall
46 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deadwood River.
 Whitewater Near Deadwood River:
Deadwood River, Boise County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Grandjean to Lowman)
Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 26 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Deadwood River:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 39 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 53 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 70 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 90 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 137 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 138 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 161 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 161 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 166 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deadwood River:
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 32 miles away
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 46 miles away
Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 46 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 48 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deadwood River:
Packsaddle Campground, Boise County, 4 miles away
Homers Campground, Valley County, 5 miles away
Barneys Park Campground, Valley County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Deadwood River:
West Side Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away
Whitehawk Basin Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away
Whitehawk Trail, Valley County , 7 miles away
Scott Mountain Driveway, Valley County , 8 miles away
Deadwood River Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away
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