Idaho whitewater - Payette River - Middle Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     3 miles   This stretch of Payette River - Middle Fork in Idaho is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The scenic beauty of Valley County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem     but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful Salmon River Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: This river is always fun. Payette River - Middle Fork gets very little precipitation; December is when you get the most snow here, and the driest month is July. Through the summer months at Payette River - Middle Fork temperatures are usually in   the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows all through the winter for Payette River - Middle Fork tend to be in the 10's. And that's not all there is to do here in the Salmon River Mountains. Since you're here at Payette River - Middle Fork why not stop at Rocky Canyon; don't leave Payette River - Middle Fork without first going for a hike along the Sixmile Trail. A short visit to Hot Springs is always worthwhile, and great hiking is available along the One Spoon Way. Payette River - Middle Fork, West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.32472 Longitude: -115.865 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.2425 Longitude: -115.91306 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 16 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... Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall 33 miles away The Pride of Super 8 Award Winning property in Mc Call, 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, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry) Payette River - North Fork, Valley/ Boise County , 15 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) Deadwood River, Boise County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road) Deadwood River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River) Payette River, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Banks to Beehive Bend) Payette River, Boise County , 25 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6 miles long (Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 26 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 30 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 40 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 87 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 107 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 151 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 152 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 158 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 158 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 160 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 16 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 33 miles away Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 34 miles away SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 39 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Boise, Boise , 39 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Rattlesnake Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away Trail Creek Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away Hardscrabble Campground, Boise County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Sixmile Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away One Spoon Way, Washington County , 3 miles away Lightning Creek Trail, Boise County , 5 miles away Bear Wallow Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Rattlesnake Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away