Idaho whitewater - Salmon River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho/ Lemhi County Idaho/ Lemhi county, Riggins to White Bird section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     36 miles   The wonderful Idaho/ Lemhi County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The Riggins to White Bird section of Salmon River in Idaho is 36 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. You might have to settle for a hotel     a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. The beauty of the Clearwater Mountains is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Around Salmon River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. All through the summertime months at Salmon River highs are mostly in the 80's; the overnight   is rather chillier of course, regularly in the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Salmon River are in the 20's. All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Clearwater Mountains will keep you coming back persistently. Don't leave Salmon River without first going for a hike along the Lava Butte Trail. There are perfect places to discover along the Broken Leg Trail, and Little Slate Creek Saddle is a tremendous location to spend some time. Salmon River, Riggins to White Bird road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 36 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 - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins) 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