Idaho whitewater, Boise River - South Fork Elmore county, Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10 miles   The Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge stretch of Boise River - South Fork in Elmore County is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mountain Home, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Boise River - South Fork are reasons enough to     come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you   might end up sleeping in your car. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: Hiking along the Roaring River Trail is good fun. Through the summer at Boise River - South Fork highs are generally in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Boise River - South Fork are in the 10's. Boise River - South Fork is pretty dried up regularly. Boise River - South Fork, Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Boise River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Boise River - South Fork: Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge) Boise River - South Fork, Elmore County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Idakay Ventures Company, Elmore County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Boise River, Boise/ Elmore County, 19 miles away       Class I-III - 10 miles long (Troutdale to Willow Creek Campground) Sheep Creek, Boise County, 19 miles away       Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Last half mile before Middle Fork Boise River) Boise River, Elmore County, 19 miles away       Class II - 9 miles long (Troutdale Campground to Badger Creek Campground) Boise River - North Fork, Boise/ Elmore County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale)   Ski Areas Near Boise River - South Fork: Bogus Basin, Idaho , 46 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 47 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs Sun Valley, Idaho , 78 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs Tamarack, Idaho , 78 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 93 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs   Marinas Near Boise River - South Fork: Fall Creek Resort and Marina, Mountain Home , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Boise River - South Fork: Hampton Inn - Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 16 miles away Best Western Foothills Inn, Mountain Home , 16 miles away Best Western Northwest Lodge, Boise , 46 miles away SpringHill Suites Boise ParkCenter, Boise , 48 miles away Holiday Inn Express BOISE-UNIVERSITY AREA, Boise , 48 miles away   Campgrounds Near Boise River - South Fork: Granite Spring Campground, Elmore County, 3 miles away Tailwaters, Mountain Home, 4 miles away Spillway, Hammett, 4 miles away   Trails Near Boise River - South Fork: Roaring River Trail, Elmore , 15 miles away Devils Creek Trail, Elmore , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Boise River - South Fork: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 52 miles away Three Island Crossing State Park, Idaho , 26 miles away Bruneau Dunes State Park, Idaho , 27 miles away Lucky Peak State Park, Idaho , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Boise River - South Fork: Mountain Home Golf Course, Mountain Home , 17 miles away Silver Sage Golf Course, Mountain Home , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Boise River - South Fork Anderson Ranch Reservoir, Elmore , 4 miles away Lamberton Reservoir, Elmore , 11 miles away