Ste. Chappelle and the Boise River
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Attractions
Cascade Raft and Kayak Nearest Community: Boise Type:Outdoor Recreation
We offer a comfortable level of whitewater for all, from a splashy 3 hour get-a-way to a day packed with raging whitewater thrills.
Tamarack Resort Lake Activities & Beach Cabana Nearest Community: Donnelly Type:Summer Resort
Offering boat rentals, wakeboarding, waterskiing, fishing, scenic tours and lounging, the lakefront at Tamarack Resort is the place to be all summer long! The Beach Cabana offers sandwiches, snacks and beverages along with tackle and fishing supplies.
Barber Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Boise City Park along the Boise River; a put-in site for floating the river in summer.
Boise River - Main
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Lakes & Rivers
The Boise River flows through the middle of town and is lined by city parks and a greenbelt walking path. It is popular with floaters in summer.
Boise River - South Fork
Nearest Community: Pine Type:Lakes & Rivers
The South Fork of the Boise is a popular day float through a magnificent basalt canyon cut through the prairie with great scenery.
Boise River Guided Float Trips
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Lakes & Rivers
Float the Boise River with one of two outfitters who offer interpretive trips.
Chief Parrish Picnic Area
Nearest Community: Garden Valley Type:Parks
Chief Parrish is a picnic area on the Payette River north of Boise.
Hells Canyon Adventures
Nearest Community: Cambridge Type:Outdoor Recreation
Hells Canyon Adventures offer one-day white water raft trips, jet boat tours, and fishing charters down the rapids of the Snake River in Hells Canyon. All tours start and stop one mile below Hells Canyon Dam, south entrance to Hells Canyon.
Idaho River Sports
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Shopping Areas
Source for gear for rafting and kayaking.
Owyhee River
Nearest Community: Murphy Type:Lakes & Rivers
Hidden among remote canyons and sagebrush desert, the river was named for a group of Hawaiians who disappeared up the river in 1810. This scenic desert river is an exciting float in early spring.
Payette River - North Fork
Nearest Community: Cascade Type:Lakes & Rivers
Class III rapids and the three forks of the Payette River make possible a long season of rafting and kayaking just north of Boise.
Payette River Guided River Trip - Cabarton
Nearest Community: Cascade Type:Lakes & Rivers
One of the most popular section of the Payette for floating with Class III rapids.
Payette River Guided River Trip - South Fork
Nearest Community: Garden Valley Type:Lakes & Rivers
A popular section of the Payette with floaters, especially Staircase rapid.
Payette River Guided River Trips - Main
Nearest Community: Horseshoe Bend Type:Lakes & Rivers
The Main Payette below Banks offers easy access to rapids of moderate difficulty and is a fine run for boaters with good basic skills.
Snake River Guided River Trips - Hells Canyon
Nearest Community: Cambridge Type:Outdoor Recreation
Jet boat or raft into the wild sections of Hells Canyon from Hells Canyon Dam downriver.
Thunder Mountain Line
Nearest Community: Horseshoe Bend Type:Scenic Trains
Experience scenic beauty and historic adventure aboard the Thunder Mountain Line, which offers railroad excursions between Horseshoe Bend and Banks, as well as, Cascade and Smith's Ferry.