Idaho whitewater - Salmon River - South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     7 miles   The Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground stretch of Salmon River - South Fork in Idaho is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated     and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground stretch is just one of many. The beauty of the Salmon River Mountains is a great plus for this river. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Valley County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Salmon River - South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Salmon River - South Fork is right by the Blackmare Cutoff Trail, and do take a hike on the Cougar Ridge Trail. Summertime highs   at Salmon River - South Fork frequently tend to be in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 30's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 30's with temperatures at Salmon River - South Fork dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Yeah, come up here to the Salmon River Mountains for a good time. A normal amount of rain falls here at Salmon River - South Fork; most of the snow falls throughout January; the driest month is July. Salmon River - South Fork, Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.755 Longitude: -115.68695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.81611 Longitude: -115.71167 Paddler input for Salmon River - South Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salmon River - South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: WARREN 27 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Salmon River - South Fork: Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) Johnson Creek, Valley County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Secesh River, Valley County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River - South Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 30 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 33 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 57 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 90 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 105 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 129 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 131 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 131 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 136 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 160 miles away, 2600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 27 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 28 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 28 miles away Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - South Fork: Poverty Flat Campground, Valley County, 2 miles away Penny Spring Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away Fourmile Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River - South Fork: Blackmare Cutoff Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away Cougar Ridge Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away Blackmare Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away White Rock Peak Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away Fourmile Creek Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away