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.
Local climate location: DANNER 36 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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