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 Paddler input for Portneuf River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Portneuf River, Idaho 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....   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Portneuf River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Portneuf River, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Pocatello, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pocatello, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Portneuf River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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