Idaho whitewater - Johnson Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     31 miles   The scenic beauty of Valley County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground stretch of Johnson Creek in Valley County is 31 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this     area has a large number of paddling places. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: It's always pleasant to explore Whitehorse Rapids, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Johnson Creek; Burnt Log Trail   is a perfect local trail. For the period of the warm months at Johnson Creek temperatures are regularly in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 30's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Johnson Creek dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Salmon River Mountains. The Ditch Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. The amount of rain that falls at Johnson Creek is close to the national average; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. Johnson Creek, Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 31 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.5511 Longitude: -115.58001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.96027 Longitude: -115.49862 Paddler input for Johnson Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Johnson Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: WARREN 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ashley Inn, Cascade 37 miles away For those who seek luxury lodging in the heart of the rugged Idaho Mountains, we invite you to make your stay at The Ashley Inn, a memory to cherish. King and Queen sized beds... Ultra Bath Therapy Tu... Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall 39 miles away Super 8 in Mc Call, Idaho. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Boise City-Nampa, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Johnson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Johnson Creek.   Whitewater Near Johnson Creek: Johnson Creek, Valley County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) Bear Valley Creek, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River) Secesh River, Valley County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek) Marsh Creek, Custer County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon)   Ski Areas Near Johnson Creek: Tamarack, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 44 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 62 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 82 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 95 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 119 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 133 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 133 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 141 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 153 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Johnson Creek: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 37 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 39 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 39 miles away Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Johnson Creek: Trout Creek Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away Twin Bridges Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Buck Mountain Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Johnson Creek: Burnt Log Trail, Valley County , 1 miles away Ditch Creek Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away Buck Creek Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Caton Lake Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away Trout Creek Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away