Idaho whitewater - Deep Creek, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     39 miles
  The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. No matter if you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River stretch of Deep Creek in Idaho is 39 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as
a class I-II section. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. The Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Deep Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the long summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at Deep Creek; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Deep Creek are in the 10's. While you're here at Deep Creek you can take a hike along the Grasshopper Trail.
Deep Creek is pretty arid usually; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July is when it's the driest.
 

Deep Creek, Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 39 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.49305
Longitude: -116.68334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.25888
Longitude: -116.68778

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Current weather conditions at Deep Creek, Idaho
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Local climate location: DANNER 36 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deep Creek.
 Whitewater Near Deep Creek:
Owyhee River - East Fork, Owyhee County , 12 miles away, Class II - 50 miles long (Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing)
Owyhee River - South Fork, Owyhee County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 36 miles long (El Paso pipeline)
Battle Creek, Owyhee County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 29 miles long (Headwaters to Owyhee River)
Owyhee River, Owyhee County , 23 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks)
Owyhee River - North Fork, Owyhee County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Off Mud Flat Road to Three Forks)
 Ski Areas Near Deep Creek:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 82 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 123 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 139 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 144 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 166 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 170 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 171 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 197 miles away, 810 vertical feet
 Trails Near Deep Creek:
Grasshopper Trail, Owyhee County , 9 miles away
Forty-Four Trail, Owyhee County , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Deep Creek

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