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 Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork stretch of Salmon River - South Fork in Valley County is 16 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Valley County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wild scenery of the Salmon
    River Mountains is great. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork section is one of many paddling
sections in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer highs here at Salmon River - South Fork reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 30's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; through the dark hours in the
 
winter at Salmon River - South Fork temperatures plunge to the 0's. Be careful coming to the Salmon River Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. Hiking along the Miners Peak Trail is nice fun.
Salmon River - South Fork gets a typical amount of precipitation; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and July is when it's the driest. Going for a hike along the Eagle Rock Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and a nice site close by is Buckhorn Bar.

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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Local climate location: WARREN 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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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 Ski Resort, Idaho , 95 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 109 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 124 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 124 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 128 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 130 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 157 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 26 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 27 miles away
Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 28 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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