Idaho whitewater - Sheep Creek, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Marys Creek to Bruneau River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     19.3 miles
  The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is the only paddling
    stretch along Sheep Creek. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Sheep Creek in Idaho is 19.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-V+ section. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp
stove.

Briefly about the general area:
Sheep Creek is pretty dehydrated generally; the wettest month of the year is frequently November, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Sheep Creek. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Sheep Creek overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's.
If the weather is delightful here at Sheep Creek, you can go for a hike along the Cedar Tree Trail.
 

Sheep Creek, Marys Creek to Bruneau River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 19.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.32971
Longitude: -115.76584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.49861
Longitude: -115.59639

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Current weather conditions at Sheep Creek, Idaho
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Local climate location: BRUNEAU 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sheep Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sheep Creek:
Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs)
Bruneau River, Owyhee County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 40 miles long (Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau)
Marys Creek, Owyhee County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (to Sheep Creek)
Bruneau River - East Fork, Owyhee County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Winter Camp to Roberson Trail)
Jarbidge, Owyhee County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Sheep Creek:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 75 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 83 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 97 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 109 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 119 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 136 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 143 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sheep Creek:
Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home , 37 miles away
Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 37 miles away
 Trails Near Sheep Creek:
Cedar Tree Trail, Owyhee County , 6 miles away
Tindall Trail, Owyhee County , 7 miles away
Batt Trail, Owyhee County , 9 miles away
Triguero Trail, Owyhee County , 12 miles away
Roberson Trail, Owyhee County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Sheep Creek:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 59 miles away

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