Idaho whitewater - Snake River, Power County

Power county, American Falls to Lake Walcott section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     32.7 miles
  The nature scenery of Power County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Now this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far
    and near. The American Falls to Lake Walcott section of Snake River in Idaho is 32.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Snake River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the American Falls to Lake Walcott stretch is the only one.

Briefly
about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Snake River while nighttime lows are regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Snake River.
Around Snake River you don’t get a lot of rain; May is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest.
 

Snake River, American Falls to Lake Walcott road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 32.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.77611
Longitude: -112.8939

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.63055
Longitude: -113.30751

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Current weather conditions at Snake River, Idaho
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Local climate location: MINIDOKA DAM 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ramada Inn Pocatello, Pocatello
45 miles away
The Ramada Pocatello provides affordable, full-service lodging to Pocatello, Bannock, Blackfoot, Chubbuck and Idaho State University. Our beautifully appointed hotel is just off Interstate 86 and con...

Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello
47 miles away
Easy interstate access. Adjacent to ISU and Holt Arena. Close to financial, historical and shopping districts. Interior hallways....

Holiday Inn Pocatello, Id, Pocatello
47 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel-Pocatello is located off I-15 at exit 71. We are located minutes away from Highland and Riverside Golf Courses, Idaho State University (home of the ISU Bengals, Stephens Performi...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Burley, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Snake River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.
 Ski Areas Near Snake River:
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 40 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 64 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 103 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 111 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 112 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 113 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 114 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 114 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 122 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Snake River:
Ramada Inn Pocatello, Pocatello , 45 miles away
Rodeway Inn University, Pocatello , 47 miles away
Holiday Inn Pocatello, Id, Pocatello , 47 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Pocatello, Pocatello , 47 miles away
Best Western Cottontree Inn, Pocatello , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Snake River:
Massacre Rocks State Park, American Falls, 8 miles away
Indian Springs Swimming and RV, American Falls, 16 miles away
Willow Bay Recreation Area, American Falls, 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Snake River:
City Of Rocks National Reserve, Almo - ID , 47 miles away
Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco - ID , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Snake River

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