Idaho whitewater - Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County Bannock/ Caribou county, Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-V     6.1 miles   This section of Portneuf River in Bannock/ Caribou County is 6.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Pocatello, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. For all     you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion section is one of them. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: At Portneuf River you don’t see much precipitation; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Portneuf River; the overnight is quite chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. Highs through the winter are usually in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Portneuf River are in the 10's.   Portneuf River, Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-V Length: 6.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.6198 Longitude: -112.0105 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.62639 Longitude: -112.1272 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 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs 4 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 27 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 28 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 County , 9 miles away, Class I-V - 14.3 miles long (Diversion to Marsh Creek) Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant) Bear River, Franklin County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Grace Power Plant to ID-34) Blackfoot River, Bingham County , 27 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge) Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County , 28 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground) Blackfoot River, Bongham County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge) Portneuf River, Bannock County , 30 miles away, Class I-V - 15.6 miles long (Johnny Creek to I-86)   Ski Areas Near Portneuf River: Pebble Creek, Idaho , 11 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Beaver Mountain, Utah , 49 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 60 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Powder Mountain, Utah , 66 miles away, 2104 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 68 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 73 miles away, 2959 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 97 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 99 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 101 miles away, 1571 vertical feet The Canyons, Utah , 105 miles away, 3190 vertical feet   Hotels Near Portneuf River: Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 4 miles away TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pocatello, Pocatello , 27 miles away Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello , 28 miles away Comfort Inn Pocatello, Pocatello , 29 miles away Red Lion Hotel Pocatello, Pocatello , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Portneuf River: Lava Ranch Inn Motel and Camp, Lava Hot Springs, 2 miles away River's Edge, Lava Hot Springs, 3 miles away Mountain View Trailer Court, Lava Hot Springs, 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Portneuf River: Lava's Thunder Canyon Golf & Country Club, Lava Hot Springs , 3 miles away