Idaho whitewater - Payette River - South Fork, Sawtooth Range, Boise County

Boise county, Grandjean to Lowman section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     23 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Grandjean to Lowman stretch of Payette River - South Fork in Boise County is 23 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or
    kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Idaho and
the water flowing gracefully down Payette River - South Fork will make you feel great. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whitewater paddling here in the Sawtooth Range is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Payette River - South Fork; January is the wettest month with most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the summertime months
 
highs here at Payette River - South Fork reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. During the winter the highs are usually in the 30's; during the dark hours in the winter at Payette River - South Fork temperatures drop to the 10's.
The Kirkham Ridge Trail is a wonderful hiking trail near Payette River - South Fork.

Payette River - South Fork, Grandjean to Lowman road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 23 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.16055
Longitude: -115.18667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.07527
Longitude: -115.60473

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Current weather conditions at Payette River - South Fork, Sawtooth Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: LOWMAN 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Payette River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Payette River - South Fork:
Deadwood River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)
Bear Valley Creek, Valley County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence)
Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek)
Marsh Creek, Custer County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Sheep Creek, Boise County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River)
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 30 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Payette River - South Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 52 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 53 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 58 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 72 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 123 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 127 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 152 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 167 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 167 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Payette River - South Fork:
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Payette River - South Fork:
Helende Campground, Boise County, 5 miles away
Sourdough Lodge, Lowman, 6 miles away
Elk Run RV Campground, Lowman, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Payette River - South Fork:
Kirkham Ridge Trail, Boise County , 5 miles away
Whitehawk Trail, Valley County , 14 miles away
Deadwood River Trail, Valley County , 15 miles away
Black Warrior Creek Trail, Elmore County , 16 miles away
Whitehawk Basin Trail, Valley County , 18 miles away

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