Idaho whitewater - Snake River, Nez Perce County Nez Perce county, Salmon River to Lewiston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     47 miles   The Salmon River to Lewiston section of Snake River is 47 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The starting     point is not too far from Lewiston, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Nez Perce County and the water flowing gracefully down Snake River attract people from near and far. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Captain John Rapids while you're here at Snake River; nearby you find Sandal Gulch which is a great place to go to. High temperatures at Snake River during the summer are in the 80's.   Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Snake River. Captain John Rapids is always fun to check out. Snake River is a location that is rather waterless frequently; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Snake River, Salmon River to Lewiston road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 47 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.85861 Longitude: -116.78862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.415 Longitude: -117.03222 Paddler input for Snake River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Snake River, Idaho Local climate location: LEWISTON WSO AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston 11 miles away The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo... Holiday Inn Express Lewiston, Id, Lewiston 14 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Lewiston overlooks the scenic Clearwater River. This new Lewiston Hotel is located above the Lewis and Clark Valley, the recreational enthusiast will enjoy baseball tournaments... Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston 15 miles away Enjoy beautiful rivers, fishing, boating and white water rafting. Explore the Nez Perce Heritage. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Pet accommoda...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Snake River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Snake River, 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 Lewiston, Idaho-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Snake River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.   Whitewater Near Snake River: Grande Ronde River, Asotin County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) Imnaha River, Wallowa County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) Clearwater River, Clearwater/ Nez Perce County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 41.3 miles long (Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border) Snake River, Wallowa County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 71.5 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border) Salmon River, Idaho County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 50 miles long (White Bird to Snake River confluence)   Ski Areas Near Snake River: Bluewood, Washington , 65 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 75 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 81 miles away, 810 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 84 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 86 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 88 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 105 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 105 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 107 miles away, 900 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 109 miles away, 2400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Snake River: Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Lewiston, Id, Lewiston , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 15 miles away Inn America - Lewiston, Lewiston , 15 miles away Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Snake River: Black Pine Campground, Nez Perce County, 9 miles away Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston, 15 miles away Gem Trailer Village, Lewiston, 15 miles away