Idaho whitewater - Salmon River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho/ Lemhi County Idaho/ Lemhi county, Vinegar Creek to Riggins section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     28 miles   This stretch of Salmon River is 28 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The beautiful Clearwater Mountains scenery is     an added bonus. The nature scenery of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Salmon River have people coming here. 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. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Salmon River. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Salmon River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are usually in the 30's while Salmon River nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are   in the 20's. Not much rain falls here at Salmon River; most of the rain falls through May; February is the month with the least moisture. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Clearwater Mountains. Near Salmon River you discover the Broken Leg Trail which is a fine hiking trail. Going for a hike on the Lava Butte Trail is always a magnificent adventure, and while you're here, you might as well explore Little Slate Creek Saddle. Salmon River, Vinegar Creek to Riggins road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 28 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.46055 Longitude: -115.88695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.41722 Longitude: -116.31417 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, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: GRANGEVILLE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 15 miles away Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,... Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall 26 miles away **Welcome to The Western Mountain Lodge. We look forward to pampering you with the best in service and hospitality in the West. We offer comfort and affordability with all the amenities you need f... AmericInn McCall, Mccall 26 miles away Welcome to the end of the day. The newest addition to the lodging choices in McCall Idaho is the AmericInn Lodge and Suites. Centrally located near downtown shopping, airport access, and the many year...   Clearwater Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Clearwater Mountains. Clearwater Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Clearwater Mountains. 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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, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 36 miles long (Riggins to White Bird) Slate Creek, Idaho County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 23.7 miles long (Headwaters to Salmon River) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins) Hard Creek, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 5.8 miles long (Bully Creek to Highway 13) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.4 miles long (Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 21 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 37 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 100 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 102 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 102 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 125 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 136 miles away, 810 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 139 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salmon River: Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 15 miles away Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 26 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 26 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 26 miles away Ashley Inn, Cascade , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River: Van Creek Campground, Idaho County, 3 miles away Spring Bar Campground, Idaho County, 4 miles away Allison Creek Campground, Idaho County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River: Broken Leg Trail, Idaho County , 3 miles away Lava Butte Trail, Idaho County , 6 miles away Crestline Trail, Valley County , 19 miles away