Idaho whitewater - Little Salmon River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho/ Adams County

Idaho/ Adams county, One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     6 miles
  This section of Little Salmon River is 6 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Idaho and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or
    kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are a few
other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summertime months at Little Salmon River highs are mostly in the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's while Little Salmon River night low temperatures through the winter are in
 
the 20's. Around Little Salmon River you don’t get a lot of rain; during May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July.

Little Salmon River, One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1239
Longitude: -116.2951

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1837
Longitude: -116.30011

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Current weather conditions at Little Salmon River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: RIGGINS 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins
13 miles away
Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall
19 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites McCall-The Hunt Lodge is a stunning mountain lodge located on Scenic Highway 55. The Hunt Lodge is proud to bring the highest level of service to McCall, Idaho. ...

AmericInn McCall, Mccall
19 miles away
Welcome to the end of the day. The newest addition to the lodging choices in McCall Idaho is the AmericInn Lodge and Suites. Centrally located near downtown shopping, airport access, and the many year...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Little Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Salmon River.
 Whitewater Near Little Salmon River:
Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence)
Hard Creek, Idaho County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence)
Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins)
Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 36 miles long (Riggins to White Bird)
Slate Creek, Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class II-V - 23.7 miles long (Headwaters to Salmon River)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir)
Snake River, Wallowa County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing)
 Ski Areas Near Little Salmon River:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 12 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 26 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Salmon River:
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 19 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 19 miles away
Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 19 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Salmon River:
Zims Hot Springs, New Meadows, 6 miles away
State Campground Recreation Site, Idaho County, 10 miles away
Grouse Campground, Adams County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Little Salmon River:
Lava Butte Trail, Idaho County , 15 miles away
Broken Leg Trail, Idaho County , 17 miles away
Old Boise Trail, Idaho County , 18 miles away
Rapid River Trail, Adams County , 18 miles away
Heavens Gate Trail, Idaho County , 19 miles away

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