Idaho whitewater - Malad Big Wood River, Camas County Camas county, Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     2 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The wonderful Camas County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. The Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River section of Malad Big Wood River in Idaho is 2 miles long and is a     class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are no other stretches to paddle along Malad Big Wood River than the Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River stretch. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Florence Spring, and Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a great local destination. This is a really good river. A good place to have a look at near Malad Big Wood   River is Malad Gorge. Don't leave Malad Big Wood River without first paying a visit to Lower Salmon Falls; don't leave Malad Big Wood River without first checking out Justice Grade. Malad Big Wood River gets very little precipitation; most of the rain falls through November, and the driest month of the year is July. All through the summertime months here at Malad Big Wood River, high temperatures frequently reach the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Malad Big Wood River. Malad Big Wood River, Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.86999 Longitude: -114.85695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.86027 Longitude: -114.9039 Paddler input for Malad Big Wood River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Malad Big Wood River, Idaho Local climate location: BLISS 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Malad Big Wood River.   Whitewater Near Malad Big Wood River: Snake River, Gooding/ Twin Falls County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Hagerman to Bliss) Snake River, Gooding/ Twin Falls County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 16 miles long (Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res) Big Wood River, Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River)   Ski Areas Near Malad Big Wood River: Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 32 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 53 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 54 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 92 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 126 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 140 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 157 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Pebble Creek, Idaho , 187 miles away, 2911 vertical feet   Hotels Near Malad Big Wood River: Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome , 26 miles away Jerome Days Inn, Jerome , 31 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twin Falls, Id, Twin Falls , 32 miles away Best Western Twin Falls Hotel, Twin Falls , 32 miles away Red Lion Canyon Spring Hotel, Twin Falls , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Malad Big Wood River: Rock Lodge Resort and Campground, Hagerman, 2 miles away Sportsman River Resort, Hagerman, 4 miles away Thousand Springs Resort, Hagerman, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Malad Big Wood River: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 2 miles away