Idaho whitewater - Payette River - South Fork, Boise County

Boise county, Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     8 miles
  The scenic beauty of Boise County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting some good exercise and just
    hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch
of Payette River - South Fork is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
It is very waterless here at Payette River - South Fork mostly; December is the month that gets the most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summertime at Payette River - South Fork temperatures are mostly in the 80's.
 
All through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Payette River - South Fork.
Take a hike on the Air Line Trail.

Payette River - South Fork, Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.06209
Longitude: -115.81328

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.07049
Longitude: -115.94613

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Current weather conditions at Payette River - South Fork, Idaho
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Local climate location: CASCADE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ashley Inn, Cascade
25 miles away
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Cabana Inn, Boise
31 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Payette River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Payette River - South Fork:
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks)
Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge)
Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley/ Boise County , 16 miles away, Class V - 16 miles long (Smiths Ferry to Banks)
Grimes Creek, Boise County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (4 miles upstream of Highway 21 to MoReservoir Creek confluence)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)
Payette River, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Banks to Beehive Bend)
Mores Creek, Boise County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Big Gulch to Robie Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Payette River - South Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 22 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 35 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 50 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 78 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Payette River - South Fork:
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 25 miles away
SpringHill Suites Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 31 miles away
Cabana Inn, Boise , 31 miles away
Bridgestreet River Quarry, Boise , 31 miles away
Doubletree Club Boise, Boise , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Payette River - South Fork:
Crouch Merc Trailer and RV Park, Garden Valley, 5 miles away
Tie Creek Campground, Boise County, 8 miles away
One Spoon Campground, Boise County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Payette River - South Fork:
Air Line Trail, Boise County , 5 miles away
Lightning Creek Trail, Boise County , 8 miles away
One Spoon Way, Washington County , 9 miles away
Onion Valley Trail, Boise County , 10 miles away
Bear Wallow Trail, Valley County , 12 miles away

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