Idaho whitewater - Payette River - North Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     10 miles   Don`t forget the take out is just south of the old sheep bridge in Smiths Ferry where you can park your car in a park like setting. Rest rooms are clean and a nice place to unwind after great day of paddling. Says DAVE The scenic beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came.     Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry stretch is just one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry section of Payette River - North Fork is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping   stuff too. Briefly about the general area: Round Valley is a good location to go to close to Payette River - North Fork, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Blue Lake Trail. Now, you may think that's a lot but there's even more fun things to do here in the Salmon River Mountains. At Payette River - North Fork through the long summer days highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 20's, and night lows at Payette River - North Fork through the winter commonly sink into the 10's. Around Payette River - North Fork you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the snow falls during December while July is typically the driest month. Payette River - North Fork, Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.42027 Longitude: -116.03862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.29055 Longitude: -116.09334 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: CASCADE 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ashley Inn, Cascade 8 miles away For those who seek luxury lodging in the heart of the rugged Idaho Mountains, we invite you to make your stay at The Ashley Inn, a memory to cherish. King and Queen sized beds... Ultra Bath Therapy Tu... Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall 27 miles away The Pride of Super 8 Award Winning property in Mc Call, Idaho. 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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/ Boise County , 8 miles away, Class V - 16 miles long (Smiths Ferry to Banks) Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge) Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) Payette River, Boise County , 16 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Banks to Beehive Bend) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge) Payette River, Boise County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6 miles long (Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station) Deadwood River, Boise County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - North Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 16 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 29 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 33 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 99 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 120 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 150 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 153 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 154 miles away, 810 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 155 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 155 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 8 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 27 miles away Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 27 miles away Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, Boise , 38 miles away Owyhee Plaza Hotel, Boise , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - North Fork: Snowmobile Parking Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Clear Creek Inn, Cascade, 5 miles away Big Eddy Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - North Fork: Blue Lake Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Sage Hen Basin Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away West Mountain Trail, Gem County , 6 miles away Willow Creek Trail, Valley County , 7 miles away Campbell Creek Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Payette River - North Fork: Cascade Golf Course, Cascade , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Payette River - North Fork