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 Paddler input for Sheep Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sheep Creek, Idaho Local climate location: BRUNEAU 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home 37 miles away The Best Western Foothills Motor Inn in Mountain Home, invites you to come and stay in our spacious rooms. We are conveniently located at Exit 95 off Interstate 84. We are centrally located in the sou... Sleep Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home 37 miles away Ultra modern guest rooms with VCR, movie rental, data port, super size shower, cable television, state-of-the-art security system and coffee maker. Free continental breakfast. Pet Charge: 5.00/night....   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Sheep Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sheep Creek, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Mountain Home, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mountain Home, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Sheep Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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