Idaho whitewater - Snake River - South Fork, Bonneville County

Bonneville county, Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     43 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Rexburg, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Snake River - South Fork in Bonneville County is 43 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Snake River - South Fork than the Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
    Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in
mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The beautiful scenery of Bonneville County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Snake River - South Fork gets very little rainfall; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here; the driest month is August. A great place near Snake River - South Fork is Conant Valley.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Snake
 
River - South Fork while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Snake River - South Fork plunge into the 0's.

Snake River - South Fork, Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 43 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.33729
Longitude: -111.2026

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.6119
Longitude: -111.6578

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Local climate location: ST ANTHONY 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Snake River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Snake River - South Fork:
Pine Creek, Bonneville County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 17.8 miles long (Headwaters to South Fork Snake River confluence)
Teton River, Teton/ Madison/ Fremont County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Highway 33 Bridge to Spring Hollow)
Teton River, Fremont County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Teton Dam site to Teton Forks)
Teton Creek, Teton County , 25 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Treasure Lake to ID-33)
Bitch Creek, Teton/ Fremont County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Highway 32 Bridge Close to Wyoming line to Teton River)
 Ski Areas Near Snake River - South Fork:
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 16 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 36 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 42 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 47 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 62 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 76 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 91 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 92 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 108 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 113 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Snake River - South Fork:
Teton Springs Lodge & Spa, Victor , 22 miles away
Teton Mountain View Lodge, Tetonia , 25 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Driggs, Driggs , 25 miles away
Best Western Teton West, Driggs , 25 miles away
Teton Valley Cabins, Driggs , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Snake River - South Fork:
Sandy Mite Fly Shop and Cafe, Swan Valley, 7 miles away
Green Canyon Hot Springs, Rexburg, 16 miles away
Pine Creek Campground, Teton County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Snake River - South Fork:
Carlton Cutoff Trail, Madison County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Snake River - South Fork:
Grand Teton National Park, Moose - WY , 48 miles away

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