Idaho whitewater - Rapid River, Salmon River Mountains, Custer County

Custer county, Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     13 miles
  This stretch of Rapid River is 13 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Custer County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here. You can enjoy this section more if you take
    your time, so pack your camp stove. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There are no other stretches to paddle
along Rapid River than the Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon stretch. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while 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 and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer at Rapid River temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's while night lows are usually in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's
 
with temperatures at Rapid River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Rapid River; the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that snows the most, and the driest of the months is July.

Rapid River, Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.56666
Longitude: -115.07639

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.67638
Longitude: -115.1539

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Current weather conditions at Rapid River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: LOWMAN 32 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rapid River.
 Whitewater Near Rapid River:
Marsh Creek, Custer County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon)
Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek)
Bear Valley Creek, Valley County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence)
Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar)
Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon)
Salmon River, Custer County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Rapid River:
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 59 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 67 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 70 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Rapid River:
Pistol Creek Campground, Valley County, 6 miles away
Sheepeater Hot Springs Campground, Valley County, 6 miles away
Guard Station Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Rapid River:
Garden Creek Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away
Big Baldy Ridge Trail, Valley County , 9 miles away
Bear Valley Creek Trail, Valley County , 13 miles away
Blue Bunch Trail, Valley County , 14 miles away
Prospect Creek Trail, Valley County , 15 miles away

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