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

Valley county, East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     33 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Valley County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there
    are others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack
enough food along with your camping gear. The campgrounds here at Salmon River - South Fork are pretty good. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery. The East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River stretch of Salmon River - South Fork is 33 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Salmon River - South Fork throughout the summertime are in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 30's. Daytime highs
 
through the winter are in the 30's, and night lows during the wintertime for Salmon River - South Fork tend to be in the 0's. Salmon River - South Fork gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; throughout the month of January you get the most snow around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
Near Salmon River - South Fork you stumble on great places like Warren Summit, and while you're here you can take a hike along the South Fork Sheep Creek Trail. That right there is a heap of exciting stuff already but it goes on, the Salmon River Mountains has it all. Skunk Spring is an inspiring place to pop by during your stay.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 33 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.01464
Longitude: -115.71412

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.37803
Longitude: -115.51346

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River - South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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36 miles away
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36 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 - 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 - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River)
Secesh River, Valley County , 11 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 , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork)
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 , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)
Salmon River, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 79 miles long (Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 39 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 44 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 78 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 102 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 110 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 110 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 111 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 117 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 118 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 142 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 36 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 36 miles away
Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 38 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 44 miles away
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - South Fork:
Shiefer Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away
Deadman Campground, Valley County, 12 miles away
Mackay Bar Campground, Idaho County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon River - South Fork:
South Fork Sheep Creek Trail, Valley County , 9 miles away
Parks Peak Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away
Indian Ridge Trail, Valley County , 13 miles away
Camp Creek Cutoff Trail, Valley County , 15 miles away
Eagle Rock Trail, Valley County , 16 miles away

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