Idaho whitewater - Snake River, Twin Falls/Jerome County

Twin Falls/Jerome county, Milner Power Plant to Star Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     7.3 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Milner Power Plant to Star Falls section of Snake River in Twin Falls/Jerome County is 7.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I(II) section. The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has
    a pretty small number of paddling places. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Milner Power Plant to Star Falls section is one of them. There's camping available near Snake River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to
stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Burley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
During the long summer days highs here at Snake River reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Snake River are
 
in the 10's.
Not much precipitation falls here at Snake River; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July.

Snake River, Milner Power Plant to Star Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 7.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.52545
Longitude: -114.0113

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.49797
Longitude: -114.14611

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Current weather conditions at Snake River, Idaho
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Local climate location: HAZELTON 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Burley Inn & Convention Center, Burley
20 miles away
Experience this Burley, Idaho hotel offering comfortable accommodations with convenient access to Snake River Recreational Area, Pomerelle Ski Resort and Amalgamated Sugar Company. Welcome to the Be...

Super 8 Motel - Heyburn/ Burley Area, Heyburn
21 miles away
The Super 8 Heyburn/Burley is conveniently located just off Interstate 84 Exit 208. Property features 68 rooms Non Smoking and Smoking Rooms, Handicapped rooms, Suites, Super Start Breakfast, Free W...

Jerome Days Inn, Jerome
26 miles away
3 Sunbursts, 72 Guest Rooms * Off I-84 Exit 173 * Deluxe Continental Breakfast with Belgium Waffles * AAA Approved * Truck, bus, and RV parking * Coin Operated Guest Laundry * Exercise F...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Burley, Idaho
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.
 Whitewater Near Snake River:
Snake River, Twin Falls/ Jerome County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 1.6 miles long (Milner Dam to Power Plant)
Wilson River, Gooding County , 5 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Close to Interstate 84 to Close to Wilson Lake Reservoir)
Snake River, Twin Falls/ Jerome County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Snake River:
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 22 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 64 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 69 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 154 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 162 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 165 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 167 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 169 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Snake River:
Best Western Burley Inn & Convention Center, Burley , 20 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Heyburn/ Burley Area, Heyburn , 21 miles away
Jerome Days Inn, Jerome , 26 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham - Twin Falls, Jerome , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Twin Falls, Twin Falls , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Snake River:
Schipper Campground, Cassia County, 16 miles away
Juniper Spring Campground, Cassia County, 17 miles away
Steer Basin Campground, Cassia County, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Snake River:
City Of Rocks National Reserve, Almo - ID , 37 miles away
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 58 miles away

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