Idaho whitewater, Salmon River Custer county, Sunbeam Dam to Holman Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     14 miles   If you're coming from Twin Falls it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Salmon River in Custer County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. 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.     For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Custer County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people   from near and far. When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Snyder Springs if you're here at Salmon River. While staying at Salmon River you could always look at Aspen Gulch. Salmon River is pretty dried out regularly. All through December this area sees the most snow, and the driest of the months is July. For the duration of the warm months, highs usually are in the 70's at Salmon River. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 30's. Salmon River, Sunbeam Dam to Holman 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 Salmon River.   Whitewater Near Salmon River: Salmon River, Custer County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 14 miles long (Sunbeam Dam to Holman Creek) Salmon River - Yankee Fork, Custer County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 26.8 miles long (Upper road end to Salmon River) Salmon River, Custer County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek) Salmon River, Custer County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam) Salmon River, Custer/ Lemhi County, 21 miles away       Class II - 70 miles long (East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork) Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County, 21 miles away       Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon) Camas Creek, Lemhi County, 30 miles away       Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Sun Valley, Idaho , 33 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 41 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 85 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs   Hotels Near Salmon River: Knob Hill Inn, Ketchum , 34 miles away Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley , 34 miles away Bellemont Hotel Sun Valley, Ketchum , 34 miles away Tamarack Lodge, Ketchum , 34 miles away Limelight Hotel Ketchum, Ketchum , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salmon River: Marshall Creek Campground, Custer County, 4 miles away Lower O'Brien Campground, Custer County, 4 miles away Upper O'brien Campground, Custer County, 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Salmon River: Challis National Forest, Idaho , 17 miles away Yankee Fork State Park, Idaho , 32 miles away Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho , 35 miles away   Lakes Near Salmon River Bayhorse Lake, Custer , 17 miles away