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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Pocatello, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one,
but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The Lava Hot
Springs to PVC diversion section of Portneuf River in Idaho is 6.1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: At Portneuf River through the summertime months highs are in the 80's, and the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are mostly in the 30's while Portneuf River night low temperatures through the wintertime
are in the 10's. At Portneuf River you don’t see much rainfall; May is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest.
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