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

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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