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 wonderful Idaho scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section of Payette River - North Fork is 10.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so keep     in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Payette River - North Fork mostly tend to be in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and during   the dark hours in the winter at Payette River - North Fork temperatures descend to the 20's. And that's not all you can do here in the Salmon River Mountains. On a great day at Payette River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Box Lake Trail. Not much rain falls here at Payette River - North Fork; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. While you're here at Payette River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Crestline Trail, and North Beach is rather nearby if you're in a beach type of mood. Payette River - North Fork, Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 10.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.11972 Longitude: -116.02778 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.99555 Longitude: -116.06917 Paddler input for Payette River - North Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Payette River - North Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: RIGGINS 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall 8 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites McCall-The Hunt Lodge is a stunning mountain lodge located on Scenic Highway 55. The Hunt Lodge is proud to bring the highest level of service to McCall, Idaho. ... AmericInn McCall, Mccall 9 miles away Welcome to the end of the day. 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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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Payette River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Payette River - North Fork: Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 0 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir) Hard Creek, Idaho County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins) Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 36 miles long (Riggins to White Bird) Secesh River, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 24 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - North Fork: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 8 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 20 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 63 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Beaches Near Payette River - North Fork: North Beach, Valley County , 3 miles away   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 8 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 9 miles away Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 9 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 26 miles away Ashley Inn, Cascade , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - North Fork: Upper Payette Lake Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Upper Payette Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away Lakeview Village RV Park, Mccall, 7 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - North Fork: Crestline Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Box Lake Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Valley County , 7 miles away Louie Lake Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away Boulder Driveway Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Payette River - North Fork