Idaho whitewater, Payette River - Middle Fork Valley county, West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     3 miles   The put-in is not too far from Boise City-Nampa, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Payette River - Middle Fork in Idaho is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often     more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. The scenic beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. Briefly about the general area: Going to Boise National Forest in the neighborhood of Payette River - Middle Fork is a pleasant thing to do, and while you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Cascade. Be careful coming to the Salmon River Mountains, you might not ever want to return back home again. A short visit to Hot Springs is always worthwhile, and Payette River - Middle Fork is near Rocky Canyon which is certainly worth taking a look at. This river has it all. Go for a hike on the Sixmile Trail, and don't leave Payette River - Middle Fork without first going for a hike along the One Spoon Way. Payette River - Middle Fork, West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek 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 Payette River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Payette River - Middle Fork, -blank- County, 2 miles away       Class II(III) - 4.5 miles long (Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge) Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Idaho Whitewater Unlimited, Boise County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Payette River - South Fork, Boise County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 4.5 miles long (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) Payette River - South Fork, Boise County, 12 miles away       Class III+ - 8 miles long (Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Cabarton Bridge to Smiths Ferry) Payette River - North Fork, Valley/ Boise County, 14 miles away       Class V - 16 miles long (Smiths Ferry to Banks) Deadwood River, Boise County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road) Deadwood River, Boise County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 10 miles long (End of Road to South Fork Payette River) Payette River, Boise County, 18 miles away       Class III - 7 miles long (Banks to Beehive Bend)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 26 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs Bogus Basin, Idaho , 30 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 40 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs   Hotels Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 16 miles away Super 8 McCall, McCall , 33 miles away Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites, McCall , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MCCALL, McCall , 34 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites McCall, McCall , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Trail Creek - Garden Valley, Cascade, 1 miles away Rattlesnake Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away Trail Creek Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Sixmile Trail, Valley , 3 miles away One Spoon Way, Washington , 3 miles away Lightning Creek Trail, Boise , 5 miles away Bear Wallow Trail, Valley , 5 miles away Rattlesnake Trail, Valley , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Boise National Forest, Idaho , 6 miles away Cascade State Park, Idaho , 17 miles away Payette National Forest, Idaho , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Payette River - Middle Fork: Cascade Golf Course, Cascade , 8 miles away Terrace Lakes Golf Course, Garden Valley , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Payette River - Middle Fork Horsethief Reservoir, Valley , 11 miles away Lake Cascade, Valley , 16 miles away Deadwood Reservoir, Valley , 17 miles away