Idaho whitewater - Little Wood River, Gooding/ Lincoln County

Gooding/ Lincoln county, Silver Creek to Big Wood River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     70.4 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in is not too far from Twin Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Silver Creek to Big Wood River stretch of Little Wood River in Idaho is 70.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to
    keep you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Gooding/ Lincoln County and the water flowing gracefully down Little Wood River attract people from near and far. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're
all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The Silver Creek to Big Wood River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Little Wood River. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
During the long summer days at Little Wood River temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Little Wood River
 
are in the 0's.
Little Wood River is a location that is pretty arid generally; January is when you get the most snow here; August on the other hand is the driest.

Little Wood River, Silver Creek to Big Wood River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 70.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.19499
Longitude: -114.01333

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.94499
Longitude: -114.79529

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Current weather conditions at Little Wood River, Idaho
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Local climate location: FAIRFIELD RANGER STN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Jerome/Twin Falls, Jerome
19 miles away
3 Sunbursts, 72 Guest Rooms * Off I-84 Exit 173 * Deluxe Continental Breakfast with Belgium Waffles * AAA Approved * Truck, bus, and RV parking * Coin Operated Guest Laundry * Exercise F...

Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome
21 miles away
Affordable excellence for the business and leisure traveler. This hotel provides many free amenities, including a full continental breakfast, 24-hour indoor pool, spa, and exercise room, Social Hour ...

Wingate by Wyndham Twin Falls / Jerome, Jerome
21 miles away
We are an excellent location for travelers going to both Twin Falls and Jerome, ID and we are only 3 miles from Twin Falls. We are built for business and so much more. Designed in a timeless, attrac...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Wood River.
 Whitewater Near Little Wood River:
Big Wood River, Blaine/ Praire County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion)
Big Wood River, Lincoln County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River)
Camas Creek, Jefferson/ Fremont/ Clark County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing)
Snake River, Twin Falls/ Jerome County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Little Wood River:
Sun Valley, Idaho , 31 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 36 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 67 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Wood River:
Days Inn Jerome/Twin Falls, Jerome , 19 miles away
Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome , 21 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Twin Falls / Jerome, Jerome , 21 miles away
Airport Inn, Hailey , 23 miles away
AmericInn Hailey, Hailey , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Wood River:
Shoshone RV Park, Shoshone, 7 miles away
Riverside RV Campground, Bellevue, 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Wood River:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 35 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Wood River

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