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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Boise City-Nampa, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Valley County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can     enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake section is just one of them. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake stretch of Payette River - North Fork in Idaho is 10.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. For all you camping   people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Time spent at Sylvan Beach in close proximity to Payette River - North Fork is always great; the snow is delightful at Brundage Mountain. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Salmon River Mountains. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Crestline Trail, and you can spend the day on the beach at North Beach. 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