Idaho whitewater - Portneuf River, Bannock County

Bannock county, Diversion to Marsh Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V     14.3 miles
  This section of Portneuf River in Idaho is 14.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-V section. The put-in location is a short drive from Pocatello, as you can see on the road map further down. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here
    are not very forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Diversion to Marsh Creek section is one of them.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Portneuf River is a location that is quite waterless usually; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while July is usually the driest month. For the duration of the summertime highs here at Portneuf River reach the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's.
 
The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Portneuf River.
Gotta ski! Pebble Creek is a perfect spot to do that.

Portneuf River, Diversion to Marsh Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V
Length: 14.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.62639
Longitude: -112.1272

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.7806
Longitude: -112.2352

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Current weather conditions at Portneuf River, Idaho
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Local climate location: POCATELLO WSO AP 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs
13 miles away
The Riverside Inn Hot Springs was built in 1914 and quickly labeled The Honeymoon Hotel for its elegance. It has been completely renovated to offer a quiet, relaxing and romantic atmosphere. The 18 gu...

TownePlace Suites Pocatello, Pocatello
19 miles away
Welcome to the Pocatello TownePlace Suites by Marriott! Our Platinum Award winning premiere hotel is centrally located in the heart of Pocatello, just off of Interstate 15 at the crossroads of Interst...

Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello
19 miles away
Easy interstate access. Adjacent to ISU and Holt Arena. Close to financial, historical and shopping districts. Interior hallways....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Portneuf River.
 Whitewater Near Portneuf River:
Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County , 9 miles away, Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion)
Portneuf River, Bannock County , 21 miles away, Class I-V - 15.6 miles long (Johnny Creek to I-86)
Blackfoot River, Bingham County , 28 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge)
Blackfoot River, Bongham County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge)
Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County , 30 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant)
 Ski Areas Near Portneuf River:
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 4 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 58 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 61 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 73 miles away, 2527 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 74 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 79 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Portneuf River:
Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 13 miles away
TownePlace Suites Pocatello, Pocatello , 19 miles away
Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello , 19 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Pocatello, Pocatello , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn Pocatello, Pocatello , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Portneuf River:
Lava Ranch Inn Motel and Camp, Lava Hot Springs, 10 miles away
River's Edge, Lava Hot Springs, 12 miles away
Mountain View Trailer Court, Lava Hot Springs, 12 miles away

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