Idaho whitewater, Johnson Creek Valley county, Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     31 miles   The natural beauty of Valley County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Johnson Creek is 31 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according     to American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. 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. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground section is one of them. The put-in location is a short drive from Boise City-Nampa, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit   of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: There is a great hiking trail next to Johnson Creek called the Burnt Log Trail, and Whitehorse Rapids is a stunning place to stop by while you're at Johnson Creek. So many fun things in the Salmon River Mountains, just unbelievable. Near Johnson Creek you discover the Ditch Creek Trail which is a fine hiking trail. Johnson Creek, Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground 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 Johnson Creek.   Whitewater Near Johnson Creek: Johnson Creek, Valley County, 8 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County, 10 miles away       Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground) Johnson Creek, Valley County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 12 miles away       Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 18 miles away       Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River) Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County, 20 miles away       Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar) Bear Valley Creek, Valley County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence) Deadwood River, Boise County, 24 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road)   Ski Areas Near Johnson Creek: Tamarack, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 44 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs Bogus Basin, Idaho , 62 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 79 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs Sun Valley, Idaho , 95 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs   Hotels Near Johnson Creek: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 37 miles away Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites, McCall , 39 miles away Super 8 McCall, McCall , 39 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MCCALL, McCall , 39 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites McCall, McCall , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Johnson Creek: Trout Creek Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away Twin Bridges Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Buck Mountain Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Johnson Creek: Burnt Log Trail, Valley , 1 miles away Ditch Creek Trail, Valley , 3 miles away Buck Creek Trail, Valley , 5 miles away Caton Lake Trail, Valley , 6 miles away Trout Creek Trail, Valley , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Johnson Creek: Payette National Forest, Idaho , 20 miles away Boise National Forest, Idaho , 34 miles away Cascade State Park, Idaho , 38 miles away   Lakes Near Johnson Creek Blackmare Lake, Valley , 18 miles away