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

Idaho county, Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     79 miles
  The Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek stretch of Salmon River in Idaho County is 79 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The natural beauty of Idaho County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. 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. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Salmon River Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. The sections for whitewater
rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.

Briefly about the general area:
Having a magnificent time in the Salmon River Mountains is easy. From a rain point of view Salmon River is a relatively common site; the month with most of the snow is January, and July is when it's the driest.
Near Salmon River you hit upon the Three Blaze Trail
 
which is a delightful hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Chamberlain Trail is always a magnificent adventure. Throughout the long summer days at Salmon River highs are usually in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Salmon River.

Salmon River, Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 79 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.36555
Longitude: -114.69223

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.46055
Longitude: -115.88695

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: DIXIE 4 miles away


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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River:
Big Creek, Valley County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 27 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 63 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 68 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 93 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 98 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 99 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River:
Whitewater Campground, Idaho County, 6 miles away
Big Mallard Creek Campground, Idaho County, 6 miles away
Rhett Creek Campground, Idaho County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon River:
Three Blaze Trail, Idaho County , 1 miles away
Chamberlain Trail, Idaho County , 5 miles away
Center Mountain Trail, Valley County , 14 miles away
Bismark Trail, Idaho County , 14 miles away
Sliver Creek Trail, Idaho County , 18 miles away

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