Idaho whitewater - Marsh Creek, Sawtooth Range, Custer County Custer county, State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   The wonderful Custer County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Marsh Creek beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon section of Marsh Creek is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Marsh Creek. 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. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater paddling here in the Sawtooth Range is a great experience. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Marsh Creek. Briefly about the general area: From a rainfall point of view Marsh Creek is a quite normal place; most of the snow falls through January, and the driest month is July. For the duration of the warmest time of the year, highs typically are in the 80's at Marsh Creek; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows   at Marsh Creek during the winter ordinarily descend into the 10's. There is a good hiking trail in the neighborhood of Marsh Creek called the Bear Valley Creek Trail, and Big Hole is an interesting thing to see since you're here. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Sawtooth Range. Near Marsh Creek you hit upon the Blue Bunch Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail. Marsh Creek, State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.39083 Longitude: -115.16417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.55361 Longitude: -115.29889 Paddler input for Marsh Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Marsh Creek, Sawtooth Range, Idaho Local climate location: LOWMAN 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Sawtooth Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Sawtooth Range. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Marsh Creek.   Whitewater Near Marsh Creek: Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek) Bear Valley Creek, Valley County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence) Rapid River, Custer County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Grandjean to Lowman) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Salmon River, Custer County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam)   Ski Areas Near Marsh Creek: Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 58 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 63 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 69 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 70 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 107 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 130 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 151 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 151 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 151 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Marsh Creek: Fir Creek Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away Lola Creek Campground, Custer County, 5 miles away Poker Meadows Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Marsh Creek: Bear Valley Creek Trail, Valley County , 2 miles away Blue Bunch Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away Camptender Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away Prospect Creek Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away Sulphur Creek Trail, Valley County , 12 miles away