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 Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir section of Payette River - North Fork in Idaho is 21 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Payette River - North Fork. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The rivers for     whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. The natural beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Donnelly Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Not much precipitation falls here at Payette River - North Fork; December is the   wettest month with most snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. Through the long summer days highs here at Payette River - North Fork reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Payette River - North Fork. 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. Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall 5 miles away The Pride of Super 8 Award Winning property in Mc Call, Idaho. Property features 61 rooms, Super Start Plus Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Interent, Whirlpool Suites, Executive King Suites, Large ... 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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 Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 113 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 131 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 134 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 134 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 135 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 141 miles away, 810 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 5 miles away Western Mountain Lodge, 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