Idaho whitewater - Payette River - South Fork, Boise County Boise county, Deadwood River to Danskin Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     10 miles   The Deadwood River to Danskin Station stretch of Payette River - South Fork is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Boise County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be     more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Deadwood River to Danskin Station stretch is just one of many. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: At Payette River - South Fork you don’t see much rain; most of the snow falls during January, and the driest of the months is July. A short visit to Big Falls is always worthwhile. A spree to nearby Windy Point is very relaxing; a great place is Long Gulch.   High temperatures at Payette River - South Fork through the summer are in the 90's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Payette River - South Fork tend to be in the 10's. Payette River - South Fork, Deadwood River to Danskin Station road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.08027 Longitude: -115.64639 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.06999 Longitude: -115.78222 Paddler input for Payette River - South Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Payette River - South Fork, Idaho Local climate location: GARDEN VALLEY RES STN 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ashley Inn, Cascade 32 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... 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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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Payette River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Payette River - South Fork: Deadwood River, Boise County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River) Deadwood River, Boise County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge) Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge) Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale) Sheep Creek, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River) Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground) Boise River, Elmore County , 20 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - South Fork: Bogus Basin, Idaho , 31 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 55 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 71 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 93 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 136 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 146 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 168 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 168 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 170 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Payette River - South Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 32 miles away SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 40 miles away Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 40 miles away Doubletree Club Boise, Boise , 40 miles away Bridgestreet The Huntington, Boise , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Payette River - South Fork: Forks Of Big Pine Creek Campground, Boise County, 3 miles away Pine Creek Campground, Boise County, 3 miles away Packsaddle Campground, Boise County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - South Fork: Onion Valley Trail, Boise County , 8 miles away Air Line Trail, Boise County , 11 miles away Lightning Creek Trail, Boise County , 11 miles away West Side Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away Rattlesnake Trail, Valley County , 13 miles away