| |
Idaho whitewater, Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork
Valley
county,
Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
| |
CLASS IV 2.5 miles
|
| |
The beautiful scenery of Valley County and the water flowing gracefully down Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek section of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork in Idaho |
is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The beautiful Salmon River Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you
| come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The campgrounds here at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork are pretty good. The Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling | |
|
spots. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Boise City-Nampa, there's a road map further down the page with
more info on that.
Briefly about the general area: Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork is not far at all from Yellow Pine. Going for a hike along the Caton Lake Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty
of this area. A fine place near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork is Rainbow Saddle, and hiking along the Parks Peak Trail is pleasant fun.
|
|
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
| |

Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
 Stats for this river stretch
Weather
 Local weather forecast
|
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
 |
Johnson Creek, Valley County, 3 miles away Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) |
 |
Big Creek, Valley County, 14 miles away Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar) |
 |
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 17 miles away Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) |
 |
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 17 miles away Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground) |
 |
Johnson Creek, Valley County, 21 miles away Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) |
 |
Secesh River, Valley County, 25 miles away Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) |
|
| Ski Areas Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
 |
Brundage Mountain, Idaho
, 46 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs |
 |
Tamarack, Idaho
, 47 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs |
 |
Bogus Basin, Idaho
, 72 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs |
 |
Soldier Mountain, Idaho
, 85 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs |
 |
Sun Valley, Idaho
, 97 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs |
|
| Hotels Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
 |
Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites, McCall
, 42 miles away |
 |
Super 8 McCall, McCall
, 42 miles away |
 |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites MCCALL, McCall
, 42 miles away |
 |
Americas Best Value Inn And Suites McCall, McCall
, 42 miles away |
 |
Shore Lodge, McCall
, 44 miles away |
|
| Trails Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
 |
Parks Peak Trail, Valley
, 4 miles away |
 |
Caton Lake Trail, Valley
, 8 miles away |
 |
Ditch Creek Trail, Valley
, 9 miles away |
 |
South Fork Sheep Creek Trail, Valley
, 9 miles away |
 |
Indian Ridge Trail, Valley
, 10 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|