Idaho whitewater - Payette River - North Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     21 miles   The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the cool fresh water beats anything. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance     because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of Payette River - North Fork in Valley County is 21 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Payette River - North Fork during the long summer days are in the 80's; the night is somewhat chillier of course, generally in the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Payette River - North   Fork drop into the 0's. Payette River - North Fork is a location that is reasonably dried up typically; December is the wettest month with most snow while July is ordinarily the driest month. Go for a hike on the Donnelly Trail. Payette River - North Fork, Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 21 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.89389 Longitude: -116.12723 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.705 Longitude: -116.11917 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: NEW MEADOWS RANGER STN 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 McCall, Mccall 5 miles away Super 8 in Mc Call, Idaho. Property features 61 rooms, Super Start Plus Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Whirlpool Suites, Executive King Suites, Large Family Suites, Hair Dryers, Coffee M... 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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 , 14 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-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Hard Creek, Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry) Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 28 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) Secesh River, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - North Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 6 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 10 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 51 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 5 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 5 miles away Ashley Inn, Cascade , 15 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - North Fork: Ponderosa State Park, Mccall, 3 miles away Westside RV Park, Donnelly, 4 miles away Amanita Campground, Valley County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - North Fork: Donnelly Trail, Adams County , 4 miles away Jungle Creek Trail, Adams County , 6 miles away Arling Trail, Adams County , 9 miles away Granite Creek Trail, Adams County , 9 miles away Cabin Creek Trail, Adams County , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Payette River - North Fork