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
  The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section of Malad Big Wood River in Camas County is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Getting some good exercise
    and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Malad Big Wood River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Malad
Dam to confluence with Snake River stretch is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Malad Big Wood River arrives with high temperatures in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Malad Big Wood River are in the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Florence Spring if you're here at Malad Big Wood River, and Malad Gorge is a great place
 
to spend some time.
Malad Big Wood River is pretty arid ordinarily; all through November this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A spree to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is recommended, and you need to visit Justice Grade if you're here. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Lower Salmon Falls is a brilliant local attraction.

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

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Current weather conditions at Malad Big Wood River, Idaho
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Local climate location: BLISS 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome
26 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 ...

Americas Best Value Inn, Twin Falls
31 miles away
Welcome to our beautiful Americas Best Value Inn of Twin Falls, Idaho. We are centrally located on the corner of North Blake St. and West Addison Ave. Our comfortable guest rooms are equipped with eit...

Days Inn Jerome/Twin Falls, Jerome
31 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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, Idaho , 32 miles away, 1425 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
 Hotels Near Malad Big Wood River:
Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome , 26 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Twin Falls , 31 miles away
Days Inn Jerome/Twin Falls, Jerome , 31 miles away
Ameritel Inn Twin Falls, Twin Falls , 32 miles away
Hampton Inn Twin Falls, Twin Falls , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Malad Big Wood River:
High Adventure River Tours, Hagerman, 2 miles away
Rock Lodge Resort and Campground, Hagerman, 2 miles away
Hagerman RV Village, Hagerman, 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Malad Big Wood River:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 2 miles away

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