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Idaho whitewater, Big Wood River
Lincoln
county,
Highway 75 to Little Wood River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 14.1 miles
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If you're coming from Twin Falls it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Big Wood River in Lincoln County is 14.1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. This section is long enough for an overnight trip |
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if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the cool fresh water beats anything. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.
| | This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very | |
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popular destination.
Briefly about the general area:
All through the months of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Big Wood River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. During the wintertime
highs are generally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Big Wood River are in the 0's. Around Big Wood River you don’t get a lot of rainfall. Through the month of January you get the most snow around here while August is regularly the driest month.
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Big Wood River, Highway 75 to Little Wood River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
Stats
Stats for this river stretch
Weather
Local weather forecast
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| | Whitewater Near Big Wood River:
Big Wood River, Lincoln County, 12 miles away
Class I-III - 14.1 miles long (Highway 75 to Little Wood River) |
Snake River, Gooding/ Twin Falls County, 16 miles away
Class I-III - 16 miles long (Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res) |
Camas Creek, Jefferson/ Fremont/ Clark County, 19 miles away
Class I-III - 7 miles long (Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing) |
Big Wood River, Blaine/ Praire County, 20 miles away
Class I-III - 25 miles long (Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion) |
Malad Big Wood River, Camas County, 21 miles away
Class IV - 2 miles long (Malad Dam to confluence with Snake River) |
Snake River, Gooding/ Twin Falls County, 24 miles away
Class I-II - 6 miles long (Hagerman to Bliss) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Big Wood River:
Soldier Mountain, Idaho
, 32 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs |
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Sun Valley, Idaho
, 38 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs |
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Magic Mountain, Idaho
, 43 miles away, 700 foot drop, 3 lifts, 13 runs |
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Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho
, 74 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs |
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| | Hotels Near Big Wood River:
Best Western Sawtooth Inn & Suites, Jerome
, 14 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jerome - Twin Falls, Jerome
, 17 miles away |
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Jerome, Jerome
, 18 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Twin Falls, Twin Falls
, 19 miles away |
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Hilton Garden Inn Twin Falls, Twin Falls
, 20 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Big Wood River:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID
, 23 miles away |
Niagara Springs State Park, Idaho
, 17 miles away |
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Malad Gorge State Park, Idaho
, 21 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Idaho > Big Wood River
Gooding Golf Course, Gooding
, 10 miles away
