Idaho whitewater - Payette River - North Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County
Valley
county,
Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 10.4 miles
The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nature scenery of Valley County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The beauty of the Salmon River Mountains is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for
a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Payette River - North Fork in Valley County is 10.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater.
There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The campgrounds here at Payette River - North Fork are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: Just can't get enough of the Salmon River Mountains. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Payette River - North Fork; Crestline Trail is a fine local trail. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Payette River - North Fork. During the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in
the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Payette River - North Fork. If you're looking for a beach near Payette River - North Fork, we recommend North Beach, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Box Lake Trail.
Payette River - North Fork is generally a pretty dried up spot; the month with most of the rain is May, and July is when it's the driest.
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