Idaho whitewater - Payette River - Middle Fork, Salmon River Mountains, unknown County Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     4.5 miles   The natural beauty of unknown County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section is just one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder     than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section of Payette River - Middle Fork in Idaho is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Packer Spring if you're here at Payette River - Middle Fork; a perfect site to stop at close by is Powderhouse Gulch. Through the long summer days,   highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Payette River - Middle Fork. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Payette River - Middle Fork drop into the 10's. Payette River - Middle Fork gets very little rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. Man, is there a load of exciting things to do in the Salmon River Mountains. Going for a hike on the One Spoon Way is always a perfect adventure; you can go for a hike on the Bear Wallow Trail. This river is a wonderful place to visit. 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... Cabana Inn, Boise 35 miles away Welcome to Cabana Inn. Cabana Inn is a family owned and operated motel in downtown Boise Idaho. 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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 Cabana Inn, Boise , 35 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   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