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

Boise county, End of Road to South Fork Payette River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The End of Road to South Fork Payette River stretch of Deadwood River is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one
    of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a
while are great reasons to come. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. The nature scenery of Boise County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime highs here at Deadwood River reach the 90's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while Deadwood
 
River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Not much precipitation falls here at Deadwood River; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow; July is when it's the driest.
No need to travel far to visit exciting stuff like Oxbow Bend.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.12916
Longitude: -115.64945

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.08277
Longitude: -115.65973

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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 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deadwood River.
 Whitewater Near Deadwood River:
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 16 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Grandjean to Lowman)
Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek)
Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge)
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks)
 Ski Areas Near Deadwood River:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 35 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 43 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 56 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 65 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 89 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deadwood River:
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 34 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 44 miles away
SpringHill Suites Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 44 miles away
Doubletree Club Boise, Boise , 44 miles away
Bridgestreet The Huntington, Boise , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deadwood River:
Packsaddle Campground, Boise County, 7 miles away
Forks Of Big Pine Creek Campground, Boise County, 7 miles away
Pine Creek Campground, Boise County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Deadwood River:
West Side Trail, Valley County , 10 miles away
Onion Valley Trail, Boise County , 10 miles away
Whitehawk Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away
Whitehawk Basin Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away
Deadwood River Trail, Valley County , 12 miles away

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