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   The Diversion to Marsh Creek section of Portneuf River in Bannock County is 14.3 miles long and is a class I-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd     better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The nature scenery of Bannock County and the water flowing gracefully down Portneuf River beats anything. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The starting location is a short drive from Pocatello, as you can see on the road map further down. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the long summer days at Portneuf River highs are typically in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's.   High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's; overnight lows at Portneuf River all through the winter regularly drop into the 10's. Very pretty scenery and good skiing is what you get at Pebble Creek. Around Portneuf River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; May is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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 rooms... TownePlace Suites by Marriott 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, 2104 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 74 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 79 miles away, 2959 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 101 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 101 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 104 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 106 miles away, 1571 vertical feet   Hotels Near Portneuf River: Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 13 miles away TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pocatello, Pocatello , 19 miles away Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello , 19 miles away Comfort Inn Pocatello, Pocatello , 20 miles away Red Lion Hotel 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