Basics
- Location:
- Begins at Smiths Ferry on the North Fork of the Payette River, about 90 minutes north of Boise
- River:
- Payette River
- Class:
- Class IV - V
- Suitability:
- Kayak
- River Length
- 16 miles
- Time:
- Full Day
- Season:
- May to August
Description
The Payette River is made of two major branches flowing through the western Idaho wilderness, that only meet up about 50 miles from the Payette’s junction with the Snake River. These two branches, along with the main Payette itself, provide a number of interesting and unique stretches of water for rafters and kayakers, in a location easily accessible from the Boise area.
Below Smiths Ferry, the end of the Cabarton Run, is a 16 mile stretch of Class IV and V rapids that is considered one of the finest advanced kayak runs in the world. This is thrilling, intense whitewater that should only be attempted by experienced kayakers.
Tour Companies
Riverroots
- Payette and Boise Rivers
- Rafting, Team Building | Youth Programs, Canoeing, Kayaking
- 208-850-7637
Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Riverroots
- Payette and Boise Rivers
- Rafting, Team Building | Youth Programs, Canoeing, Kayaking
- 208-850-7637
River Details
Class:
Class IV - V
Suitability:
Kayak
River Length
16 miles
Time
Full Day
Season:
May to August
Guides Available?
Yes
