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 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   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