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
  This stretch of Owyhee River is 36 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Owyhee River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Owyhee River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in
    Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great reasons to come. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out.

Briefly about the general area:
Idaho Spring is a stunning place to stop at while you're at Owyhee River, and while you're here why not have a look at Berry Gulch. During the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Owyhee River. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Owyhee River.
Owyhee River gets
 
very little rainfall; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain while July is ordinarily the driest month. A short journey to Saddlehorse Spring is always worthwhile.

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

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Current weather conditions at Owyhee River, Idaho
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Local climate location: DANNER 14 miles away


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OUTDOORS
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
 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

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