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   This stretch of Payette River - Middle Fork is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II(III) section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There's camping available near Payette River - Middle Fork. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge section is just one of many. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll     have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The beauty of the Salmon River Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The scenic beauty of unknown County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: It is very dehydrated here at Payette River - Middle Fork usually; December is when you get the most snow here, and the driest month is July. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Salmon River Mountains.   Packer Spring is an inspiring site to have a look at during your stay, and Payette River - Middle Fork is right by the Bear Wallow Trail. This is a really good river. Powderhouse Gulch is near Payette River - Middle Fork and is a splendid place, and the One Spoon Way offers hiking at its best. Through the warmest time of the year at Payette River - Middle Fork highs are usually in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Payette River - Middle Fork. 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, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1425 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 18 miles away Cabana Inn, Boise , 35 miles away SpringHill Suites Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 36 miles away Courtyard Boise Downtown, 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