Idaho whitewater, Salmon River Custer Lemhi county, East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     70 miles   The nature scenery of Custer/ Lemhi County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This section of Salmon River is 70 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not     suitable for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The beautiful Salmon River Mountains scenery is an added bonus. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. No matter if you're   whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Ellis come to Salmon River, and going for a hike on the Singheiser Trail is always a delightful adventure. If you want a delightful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Salmon River Mountains. Not much precipitation falls here at Salmon River. June is when you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the long summer days here at Salmon River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's. Salmon River, East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork 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: Panther Creek, -blank- County, 19 miles away       Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Panther Creek, -blank- County, 19 miles away       Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Camas Creek, Lemhi County, 23 miles away       Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon) Whitewater Outfitter - Kookaburra Guided Whitewater Trips, Lemhi County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Salmon River Rafting, Lemhi County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Panther Creek, Lemhi County, 26 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence) Salmon River, Lemhi County, 30 miles away       Class III - 39 miles long (North Fork to Middle Fork)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 44 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Sun Valley, Idaho , 59 miles away, 3400 foot drop, 19 lifts, 75 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs Discovery Ski, Montana , 94 miles away, 1670 foot drop, 6 lifts, 48 runs   Hotels Near Salmon River: Super 8 Salmon, Salmon , 25 miles away Salmon River Lodge Resort, Salmon , 29 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salmon River: Hat Creek Lakes, Ellis, 4 miles away Iron Lake Campground, Lemhi County, 4 miles away Royal Gorge Motel, Ellis, 4 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River: Singheiser Trail, Lemhi , 12 miles away Twin Buttes Trail, Custer , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Salmon River: Yankee Fork State Park, Idaho , 18 miles away Salmon National Forest, Idaho , 28 miles away