Idaho whitewater - Owyhee River, Owyhee County Owyhee county, Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     36 miles   The Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks stretch of Owyhee River in Owyhee County is 36 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks section is one of many paddling sections in this river     system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: It's always good to take a look at Idaho Spring. Saddlehorse Spring is a delightful local attraction, and Owyhee River is close to Berry Gulch which is absolutely worth visiting. High temperatures at Owyhee River through the warm months are in the   80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's while Owyhee River night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 10's. Not much precipitation falls here at Owyhee River; November is the wettest month with most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. Owyhee River, Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 36 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.25805 Longitude: -116.86889 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.53888 Longitude: -117.17667 Paddler input for Owyhee River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Owyhee River, Idaho Local climate location: DANNER 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Owyhee River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Owyhee River, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Ontario, Oregon-Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ontario, Oregon-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Owyhee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Owyhee River.   Whitewater Near Owyhee River: Owyhee River - North Fork, Owyhee County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Off Mud Flat Road to Three Forks) Owyhee River, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 65 miles long (Garat Crossing to Three Forks) Owyhee River - South Fork, Owyhee County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 36 miles long (El Paso pipeline) Deep Creek, Owyhee County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River) Owyhee River, Malheur County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 37 miles long (Three Forks to Rome)   Ski Areas Near Owyhee River: Bogus Basin, Idaho , 94 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 146 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 155 miles away, 900 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 165 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 185 miles away, 810 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 189 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 193 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 196 miles away, 1125 vertical feet   Trails Near Owyhee River: Grasshopper Trail, Owyhee County , 17 miles away White Trail, Owyhee County , 19 miles away Rough Trail, Owyhee County , 19 miles away Red Trail, Owyhee County , 20 miles away Forty-Four Trail, Owyhee County , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Owyhee River