Idaho whitewater - Jarbidge, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     29 miles
  The natural beauty of Owyhee County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Jarbidge in Idaho is 29 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-V section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area
    with plenty of places for that. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than
in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
You simply ought to have a look at Crater Hole since you're here at Jarbidge. Jarbidge gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest.
Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Jarbidge while night lows are frequently in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Jarbidge temperatures plunge to the 20's.
 

Jarbidge, Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 29 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0494
Longitude: -115.38971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.3371
Longitude: -115.64531

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Current weather conditions at Jarbidge, Idaho
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Local climate location: BRUNEAU 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jarbidge.
 Whitewater Near Jarbidge:
Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence)
Sheep Creek, Owyhee County , 16 miles away, Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River)
Marys Creek, Owyhee County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (to Sheep Creek)
Bruneau River - East Fork, Owyhee County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Winter Camp to Roberson Trail)
Bruneau River, Owyhee County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 40 miles long (Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau)
 Ski Areas Near Jarbidge:
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 90 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jarbidge:
Hampton Inn Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 50 miles away
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 50 miles away
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jarbidge:
Sawmill National Forest Campground, Elko County, 17 miles away
Jarbidge National Forest Campground, Elko County, 18 miles away
Pavalak National Forest Campground, Elko County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Jarbidge:
Triguero Trail, Owyhee County , 12 miles away
Batt Trail, Owyhee County , 13 miles away
Cedar Tree Trail, Owyhee County , 14 miles away
Tindall Trail, Owyhee County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Jarbidge:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 55 miles away

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