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

Valley county, Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     16 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The wonderful Valley County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. 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. The Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This section of Salmon River - South Fork is 16 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater
according to American Whitewater. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful Salmon River Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Buckhorn Bar is a brilliant place to go if you're at Salmon River - South Fork; going for a hike on the Miners Peak Trail is always a wonderful adventure. An average amount of precipitation falls at Salmon River - South Fork;
 
the month with most of the snow is January; July is the month with the least moisture.
For the period of the summer at Salmon River - South Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 30's. Highs through the winter are regularly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Salmon River - South Fork are in the 0's. If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Salmon River Mountains. Go for a hike on the Eagle Rock Trail.

Salmon River - South Fork, Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.81611
Longitude: -115.71167

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.01464
Longitude: -115.71412

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River - South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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26 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 IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River)
Secesh River, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 24 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-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 31 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 31 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 62 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 93 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 26 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 27 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, Mccall , 27 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 30 miles away
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Buckhorn Campground, Valley County, 2 miles away
Buckhorn Bar Campground, Valley County, 2 miles away
Teepee Creek Campground, Valley County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Miners Peak Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away
Eagle Rock Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away
Camp Creek Cutoff Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away
Cougar Ridge Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away
Blackmare Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away

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