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 scenic beauty of Valley County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake stretch of Payette River - North Fork in Idaho is 10.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack     your camping stuff too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section is one of them. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm days of summer highs here at Payette River - North Fork get into the 90's, and the night is rather chillier of course, typically   in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Payette River - North Fork are in the 20's. And if that's not sufficient there's loads more amusing things to do in the Salmon River Mountains. Near Payette River - North Fork you stumble on the Box Lake Trail which is a nice hiking trail. Payette River - North Fork is pretty dry commonly; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Nothing beats kicking back at North Beach, and there is a fine hiking trail nearby called the Crestline Trail. 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. 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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 - 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 Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 117 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 119 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 120 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 120 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 132 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 134 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 142 miles away, 810 vertical feet   Beaches Near Payette River - North Fork: North Beach, Valley County , 3 miles away   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 8 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 9 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, 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