Idaho whitewater - Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County

Valley county, Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     12 miles
  The Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River section of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork in Idaho is 12 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of
    the sections here are not safe for beginners. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River stretch is just one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. No matter
if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The natural beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come up here to the Salmon River Mountains for a great time. Rainbow Spring is an inspiring site to stop by while here, and you can have a pleasant hiking adventure along the Indian Ridge Trail. Hiking
 
along the South Fork Sheep Creek Trail is magnificent fun, and Rainbow Rock is a great place to pop by while in the vicinity.
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork is a good location of common rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month of the year is July. At Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork during the summertime months highs are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 30's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork drop into the 0's. A river like this is too good to miss.

Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.95539
Longitude: -115.5384

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.0093
Longitude: -115.712

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 McCall, Mccall
33 miles away
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33 miles away
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33 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)
Secesh River, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 37 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 38 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 68 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 91 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 33 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 33 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 33 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Deadman Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away
Krassel Creek Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away
Fourmile Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
South Fork Sheep Creek Trail, Valley County , 1 miles away
Indian Ridge Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away
Camp Creek Cutoff Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away
Eagle Rock Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away
Parks Peak Trail, Valley County , 6 miles away

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