Idaho whitewater - Salmon River, Custer County Custer county, Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     12 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The nature scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer     whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. This stretch of Salmon River is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. There's camping available near Salmon River. Briefly about the general area: Salmon River is pretty dry commonly; most of the snow falls during December, and the driest month is July. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Bull Moose Trail. Take a hike on the Yellow Belly Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Club Canyon since you're here at Salmon River. Throughout the summer, highs generally are in the 70's at Salmon River. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 30's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 20's; through the dark hours in the winter at Salmon River temperatures fall to the-10's.   Salmon River, Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.05194 Longitude: -114.83389 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.165 Longitude: -114.91334 Paddler input for Salmon River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salmon River, Idaho Local climate location: STANLEY 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clarion Inn Ketchum, Ketchum 41 miles away Nestled in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains. Just one block to nightlife, shops and fine dining. Free bus service to all ski lifts and the entire sun valley area. Come see us soon!... Sun Valley Elkhorn, Ketchum 41 miles away The beautiful Elkhorn Valley location is positioned only minutes away from Sun Valley and downtown Ketchum. A complimentary shuttle bus services these locations year round, which can whisk you away to... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.   Whitewater Near Salmon River: Salmon River, Custer County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam) Salmon River, Custer County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Sunbeam Dam to Holman Creek) Salmon River - Yankee Fork, Custer County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 26.8 miles long (Upper road end to Salmon River) Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 32 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 39 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 87 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 91 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 99 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 101 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 104 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 125 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 155 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 155 miles away, 1670 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salmon River: Jerry's Country Store, Stanley , 6 miles away Redwood Cabins, Stanley , 6 miles away Salmon River Cabins & Motel, Stanley , 6 miles away Meadow Creek Inn & Spa, Stanley , 7 miles away Valley Creek Motel, Stanley , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River: Sockeye Campground, Custer County, 3 miles away Redfish Outlet Campground, Custer County, 3 miles away Heyburn Mountain Campground, Custer County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River: Bull Moose Trail, Custer County , 3 miles away Yellow Belly Trail, Custer County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Salmon River: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 64 miles away   Lakes Near Salmon River