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
  The East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River section of Salmon River - South Fork in Idaho is 33 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. The campgrounds here at
    Salmon River - South Fork are pretty good. The scenic beauty of Valley County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river
if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River section is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
So much amusing stuff to do in the Salmon River Mountains, not enough time. On a delightful day at Salmon River - South Fork you can take a hike along the South Fork Sheep Creek Trail.
 
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Salmon River - South Fork while nighttime lows are regularly in the 30's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Salmon River - South Fork.
Skunk Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by while here; Warren Summit is a tremendous spot to spend some time. A typical amount of rain falls here at Salmon River - South Fork; January is when you get the most snow here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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.

Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
36 miles away
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Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall
36 miles away
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Ashley Inn, Cascade
44 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
Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 36 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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