Idaho whitewater - Sheep Creek, Boise County

Boise county, Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS III-IV     0.5 miles
  This stretch of Sheep Creek is 0.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Mountain Home it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a very short stretch so it's not
    like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Sheep Creek attract people from near and far. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Sheep Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections,
the Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River section is the only one. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest time of the year here at Sheep Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's, and through summer nights
 
temperatures are in the 40's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 30's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Sheep Creek plunge into the 10's. While staying at Sheep Creek you could always explore Logging Gulch.
From a rain point of view Sheep Creek is a relatively typical place; most of the snow falls all through January, and July on the other hand is the driest.

Sheep Creek, Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 0.5 miles
Average Gradient: 160 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.6896
Longitude: -115.6587

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.6967
Longitude: -115.66021

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Current weather conditions at Sheep Creek, Idaho
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Local climate location: IDAHO CITY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Statehouse Inn, Boise
23 miles away

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sheep Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sheep Creek:
Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County , 2 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground)
Boise River, Elmore County , 3 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground)
Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge)
Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Deadwood River to Danskin Station)
Mores Creek, Boise County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Big Gulch to Robie Creek)
Deadwood River, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River)
Grimes Creek, Boise County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (4 miles upstream of Highway 21 to MoReservoir Creek confluence)
Payette River - South Fork, Boise County , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Sheep Creek:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 31 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 59 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 62 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 87 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 121 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 155 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 158 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 188 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 188 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sheep Creek:
Idaho City Hotel Prospector, Idaho City , 14 miles away
Rocks Lodge, Boise , 21 miles away
Statehouse Inn, Boise , 23 miles away
Maple Cove Motel, Mountain Home , 26 miles away
Chinden Motor Inn, Garden Valley , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sheep Creek:
Troutdale Campground, Elmore County, 3 miles away
Birch Creek Campground, Boise County, 5 miles away
Rattlesnake Campground, Elmore County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Sheep Creek:
Devils Creek Trail, Elmore County , 9 miles away
Roaring River Trail, Elmore County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Sheep Creek:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 69 miles away

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