Idaho whitewater, Salmon River - South Fork Valley county, Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     7 miles   This section of Salmon River - South Fork in Valley County is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. For all you camping people there     are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. The starting location is a short drive from Boise City-Nampa, there's a road map further down the page with   more info on that. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: There's splendid hiking along the Blackmare Cutoff Trail, and Payette National Forest is both great and wonderful. So many enjoyable things in the Salmon River Mountains, just unbelievable. The Cougar Ridge Trail offers hiking at its best. Summer at Salmon River - South Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Salmon River - South Fork are in the 0's. Salmon River - South Fork, Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground 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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Salmon River - South Fork: Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 2 miles away       Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground) Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County, 11 miles away       Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River) Johnson Creek, Valley County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground) Johnson Creek, Valley County, 15 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge) Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County, 18 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek) Secesh River, Valley County, 21 miles away       Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River) Deadwood River, Boise County, 24 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Deadwood Reservoir to End of Road) Payette River - Middle Fork, Valley County, 25 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River - South Fork: Tamarack, Idaho , 30 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 33 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs Bogus Basin, Idaho , 57 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 88 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs   Hotels Near Salmon River - South Fork: Ashley Inn, Cascade , 27 miles away Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites, McCall , 28 miles away Super 8 McCall, McCall , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MCCALL, McCall , 28 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites McCall, McCall , 28 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salmon River - South Fork: Poverty Flat Campground, Valley County, 2 miles away Penny Spring Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away Fourmile Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River - South Fork: Blackmare Cutoff Trail, Valley , 3 miles away Cougar Ridge Trail, Valley , 3 miles away Blackmare Trail, Valley , 3 miles away White Rock Peak Trail, Valley , 4 miles away Fourmile Creek Trail, Valley , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Salmon River - South Fork: Payette National Forest, Idaho , 10 miles away Boise National Forest, Idaho , 27 miles away Ponderosa State Park, Idaho , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Salmon River - South Fork Blackmare Lake, Valley , 7 miles away Enos Lake, Valley , 19 miles away