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
  The scenic beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This section of Portneuf River is 6.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-V section. If you're coming from Pocatello it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If
    you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion section is one of a few paddling sections
in this river system. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Portneuf River gets very little precipitation; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
At Portneuf River during
 
the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Portneuf River.

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

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Current weather conditions at Portneuf River, Idaho
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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 18 gu...

TownePlace Suites 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....



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 2527 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, 2212 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 99 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Portneuf River:
Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs , 4 miles away
TownePlace Suites Pocatello, Pocatello , 27 miles away
Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello , 28 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Pocatello, Pocatello , 28 miles away
Comfort Inn 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

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