Idaho whitewater - Salmon River, Bitterroot Range, Lemhi County Lemhi county, North Fork to Middle Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     39 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The North Fork to Middle Fork stretch of Salmon River in Idaho is 39 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.     The river winds through the Bitterroot Range and you get great scenery. The wonderful Lemhi County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Salmon River beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Salmon River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 20's while Salmon River night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's. The Sheepeater Trail is a pleasant   hiking trail next to Salmon River; Cohen Gulch is also a brilliant place to discover. This river is always fun. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Bitterroot Range has to offer. On a great day at Salmon River you can take a hike along the Copper Mountain Trail; a short spree to Pine Creek Rapids is always worthwhile. Around Salmon River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February. Salmon River, North Fork to Middle Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 39 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.40166 Longitude: -113.99862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.29388 Longitude: -114.59973 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, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: COBALT 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton 45 miles away This Hamilton hotel is located in the best rural area in the Rocky Mountain region according to a vote by both the Today Show and Good Morning America. With a central downtown location, the Best Weste... Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton 45 miles away The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season.... Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton 45 miles away The Super 8 Hamilton, Montana is a Pride of Super 8 Award Winner. The property features 40 Smoke Free rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Hair Dryers, Guest Laundry, Truck ...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Salmon River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Salmon 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 Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Salmon River. 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: Panther Creek, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Panther Creek, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Panther Creek, Lemhi County , 7 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence) Salmon River, Custer/ Lemhi County , 27 miles away, Class II - 70 miles long (East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 29 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 81 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 84 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 85 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 98 miles away, 1425 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salmon River: Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 45 miles away Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 45 miles away Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River: Alta Campground, Ravalli County, 13 miles away Horse Creek Hot Springs Campground, Lemhi County, 13 miles away Ebenezer Bar Campground, Lemhi County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River: Copper Mountain Trail, Lemhi County , 1 miles away Sheepeater Trail, Lemhi County , 2 miles away Hot Springs Trail, Lemhi County , 4 miles away Pretty Gulch Trail, Lemhi County , 6 miles away Birch Creek Trail, Lemhi County , 6 miles away