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   This stretch of Salmon River is 36 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Riggins to White Bird section is one of them. Getting a good workout and just hanging     out with mother nature will make you glad you came. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Clearwater Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nature scenery of Idaho/ Lemhi County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warm months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Salmon River. For the period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's;   winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Salmon River. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the Clearwater Mountains has to offer. Going for a hike along the Broken Leg Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. At Salmon River you don’t see much rain; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest. If the weather is tremendous here at Salmon River, you can go for a hike along the Lava Butte Trail; Little Slate Creek Saddle is also a fine site to look at. 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,... Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall 26 miles away Indulge in the storybook romance of The Shore Lodge – a picture perfect McCall resort and spa kissing the shores of pristine Payette Lake. Surrounded by fragrant forests, rushing rivers, and soaring m... 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 Whitetail Club and Resort, 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