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
  This section of Salmon River - South Fork in Valley County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery
    along the way too. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good
spots for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Salmon River Mountains. During the months of summer at Salmon River -
 
South Fork highs are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 30's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Salmon River - South Fork overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's.
There is a wonderful hiking trail close to Salmon River - South Fork called the Blackmare Cutoff Trail, and close by you locate the Cougar Ridge Trail which is a fine hiking trail. Salmon River - South Fork gets a common amount of annual rainfall; January is when you get the most snow here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.

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

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River - South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 27 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Ashley Inn, Cascade
27 miles away
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28 miles away
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AmericInn McCall, Mccall
28 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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, Idaho , 88 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 27 miles away
Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 28 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 28 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 28 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

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