Northern Rocky Mtn.
States
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Payette
River (Main), ID
No records returned.
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Bear Valley River Company
800-235-2327
Cascade Raft & Kayak
800-292-7238
Headwaters River Company
800-876-7238
Idaho Whitewater Unlimited
Far and Away Adventures
800-232-8588
Section
Banks to Horseshoe Bend
Location
Boise County, north of
Boise, southwest Idaho
Driving Time
Boise—1 hour
Difficulty
Class I-III
Trip Length
9 miles (14 km)
Trip Options
Paddle raft, oar raft;
half-day and one-day
Season
May-September
The very popular main
Payette, created by the confluence of the North and South forks,
offers an excellent introduction to whitewater rafting for families
and inexperienced paddlers. This beautiful whitewater river is also
a favorite with large groups. Guide-escorted half- and one-day raft
trips start at the town of Banks. Nearly four miles (6 km) of easy
Class I-II rapids at the beginning of the trip give paddle rafters
ample time to practice their skills before Class III-rated Mike's
Hole. The main Payette's two other Class III rapids, Mixmaster and
AMF, are located just prior to the Beehive Bend take-out for
half-day trips.
On
morning and afternoon trips, outfitters allow time for swimming and
relaxing. For those wishing to scout the river prior to their trip,
Idaho Route 55 parallels the main Payette's entire whitewater run.
The very popular main
Payette, created by the confluence of the North and South forks,
offers an excellent introduction to whitewater rafting for families
and inexperienced paddlers. This beautiful whitewater river is also
a favorite with large groups. Guide-escorted half- and one-day raft
trips start at the town of Banks. Nearly four miles (6 km) of easy
Class I-II rapids at the beginning of the trip give paddle rafters
ample time to practice their skills before Class III-rated Mike's
Hole. The main Payette's two other Class III rapids, Mixmaster and
AMF, are located just prior to the Beehive Bend take-out for
half-day trips.