Idaho whitewater, Payette River - North Fork Valley county, Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     10.4 miles   The nature scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section of Payette River - North Fork is 10.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you're coming from Boise City-Nampa it's not     a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Salmon River Mountains scenery is   wonderful. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: One of the best things about Payette River - North Fork is its proximity to Sylvan Beach; folks from Mccall love to come here. That right there is a lot of fun stuff already but it goes on, the Salmon River Mountains has it all. A day at North Beach in the neighborhood of Payette River - North Fork is time well spent; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Brundage Mountain. This river is so great. Ponderosa State Park is a glorious spot to explore on a delightful day, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Payette River - North Fork; Box Lake Trail is a tremendous local trail. Payette River - North Fork, Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake 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 - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Payette River - North Fork: Payette River - North Fork, Valley County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir) Hard Creek, Idaho County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Whitewater Outfitter - Epley's Whitewater Adventures, Idaho County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Outfitters, Idaho County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Secesh River, Valley County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County, 17 miles away       Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Hazard Creek, Idaho County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County, 19 miles away       Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins)   Ski Areas Near Payette River - North Fork: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 8 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs Tamarack, Idaho , 20 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs Bogus Basin, Idaho , 63 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs   Marinas Near Payette River - North Fork: Payette Lakes Sports & Marina, McCall , 8 miles away Mile High Marina, McCall , 8 miles away   Beaches Near Payette River - North Fork: North Beach, Valley , 3 miles away Sylvan Beach, Valley , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Payette River - North Fork: Americas Best Value Inn And Suites McCall, McCall , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MCCALL, McCall , 8 miles away Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites, McCall , 9 miles away Super 8 McCall, McCall , 9 miles away Shore Lodge, McCall , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Payette River - North Fork: Granite Lake, Mccall, 3 miles away Upper Payette Lake Campground, Valley County, 3 miles away Upper Payette -Payette Lake, -blank-, 4 miles away   Trails Near Payette River - North Fork: Crestline Trail, Valley , 5 miles away Box Lake Trail, Valley , 5 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Valley , 7 miles away Louie Lake Trail, Valley , 11 miles away Boulder Driveway Trail, Valley , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Payette River - North Fork: Ponderosa State Park, Idaho , 6 miles away Payette National Forest, Idaho , 18 miles away Cascade State Park, Idaho , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Payette River - North Fork: City Of Mc Call Golf Course, Mccall , 7 miles away Jug Mountain Ranch, Mccall , 11 miles away Meadowcreek Golf Resort, New Meadows , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Payette River - North Fork Enos Lake, Valley , 13 miles away Fish Lake, Adams , 14 miles away Lower Twin Lake, Idaho , 15 miles away