Idaho whitewater - Snake River, Twin Falls/ Jerome County

Twin Falls/ Jerome county, Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     13 miles
  The scenic beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Twin Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The Murtaugh
    Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir section of Snake River is 13 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Snake River arrives with high temperatures in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Snake River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime
 
are in the 10's.
Around Snake River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Snake River, Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.49916
Longitude: -114.1475

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.60416
Longitude: -114.38723

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Current weather conditions at Snake River, Idaho
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Local climate location: SHOSHONE 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wingate by Wyndham Twin Falls / Jerome, Jerome
13 miles away
We are an excellent location for travelers going to both Twin Falls and Jerome, ID and we are only 3 miles from Twin Falls. We are built for business and so much more. Designed in a timeless, attrac...

Comfort Inn & Suites Twin Falls, Twin Falls
13 miles away
The Comfort Inn is within walking distance of the Snake River Canyon, where visitors will enjoy white water rafting, boat rides and other recreational activities. Other local attractions near the hote...

Super 8 Twin Falls, Twin Falls
13 miles away
The Super 8 Twin Falls is conveniently located on Blue Lakes Blvd. The property features 94 rooms, Super Start Plus Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Outside outlets and large truck parking...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Twin Falls, 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.
 Whitewater Near Snake River:
Wilson River, Gooding County , 11 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 I(II) - 7.3 miles long (Milner Power Plant to Star Falls)
Snake River, Twin Falls/ Jerome County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 1.6 miles long (Milner Dam to Power Plant)
Little Wood River, Gooding/ Lincoln County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 70.4 miles long (Silver Creek to Big Wood River)
Big Wood River, Lincoln County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River)
 Ski Areas Near Snake River:
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 19 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 47 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 58 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 61 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Snake River:
Wingate by Wyndham Twin Falls / Jerome, Jerome , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Twin Falls, Twin Falls , 13 miles away
Super 8 Twin Falls, Twin Falls , 13 miles away
Red Lion Canyon Spring Hotel, Twin Falls , 13 miles away
Best Western Twin Falls Hotel, Twin Falls , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Snake River:
Oregon Trail Campground, Twin Falls, 11 miles away
Point - Sawtooth National Forest, Twin Falls, 11 miles away
Schipper Campground, Cassia County, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Snake River:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 44 miles away
City Of Rocks National Reserve, Almo - ID , 50 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Snake River:
Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Kimberly , 7 miles away

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