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   This section of Payette River - North Fork in Idaho is 10.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The nature scenery of Valley County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. And of course,     there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. 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. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beauty of the Salmon River Mountains is a great plus for this river. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: North Beach is a beach near Payette River - North Fork that you can pop by; why not take a refreshing hike along the Crestline Trail. During the summertime months at Payette River - North Fork highs are typically in the 90's while overnight lows are   regularly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 40's while Payette River - North Fork night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. Payette River - North Fork is pretty dry ordinarily; May is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Salmon River Mountains. Take a hike on the Box Lake 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: AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 9 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 9 miles away Whitetail Club and Resort, 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