Idaho whitewater - Payette River - Middle Fork, Salmon River Mountains, -blank- County Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     4.5 miles   The Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge stretch of Payette River - Middle Fork is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of -blank- County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the     stream make the trip here worthwhile. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section is just one of many. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: All through the long summer days at Payette River -   Middle Fork highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Payette River - Middle Fork temperatures sink to the 10's. So much entertaining stuff in the Salmon River Mountains, just tremendous. Powderhouse Gulch is a delightful place to spend some time at, and you can go for a hike on the Bear Wallow Trail. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Packer Spring is a delightful site to stop at while you're at Payette River - Middle Fork, and going for a hike on the One Spoon Way is always a pleasant adventure. At Payette River - Middle Fork you don’t see much rainfall; through the month of December you get the most snow around here, and July on the other hand is the driest. Payette River - Middle Fork, Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.23822 Longitude: -115.89881 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.19559 Longitude: -115.93393 Paddler input for Payette River - Middle Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Payette River - Middle Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: CASCADE 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ashley Inn, Cascade 18 miles away For those who seek luxury lodging in the heart of the rugged Idaho Mountains, we invite you to make your stay at The Ashley Inn, a memory to cherish. King and Queen sized beds... Ultra Bath Therapy Tu... 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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 Boise City-Nampa, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Payette River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Payette River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry) Payette River - North Fork, Valley/ Boise County , 13 miles away, Class V - 16 miles long (Smiths Ferry to Banks) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station) Payette River, Boise County , 17 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Banks to Beehive Bend) Deadwood River, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road) Deadwood River, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River) Payette River, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6 miles long (Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Bogus Basin, Idaho , 26 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 27 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 42 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 87 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 108 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 151 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 154 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 161 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 161 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 162 miles away, 1125 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 18 miles away SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 36 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Boise, Boise , 36 miles away Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 36 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - Middle Fork: One Spoon Campground, Boise County, 1 miles away Tie Creek Campground, Boise County, 1 miles away Hardscrabble Campground, Boise County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - Middle Fork: One Spoon Way, Washington County , 1 miles away Bear Wallow Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away Air Line Trail, Boise County , 5 miles away Sixmile Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Lightning Creek Trail, Boise County , 5 miles away