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 natural beauty of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Payette River - North Fork make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You might have to settle for     a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section of Payette River - North Fork in Idaho is 10.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The Salmon River Mountains scenery is wonderful. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Box Lake Trail is always a splendid adventure, and you can always enjoy a lazy day on the beach at North Beach. Around Payette River - North Fork you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the wettest   month of the year is ordinarily May, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. Just can't get enough of the Salmon River Mountains. There is a tremendous hiking trail in close proximity to Payette River - North Fork called the Crestline Trail. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Payette River - North Fork get into the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Payette River - North Fork tend to be in the 20's. 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