Begin your first day of rafting on the Kirkham section of the South Fork Payette, famous for its beautiful views, hot springs, and, notably rafting. This section of white water is a great warm-up for what’s to come on day 2! With a couple of class III rapids and consistent gradient, this fun bouncy ride takes you through hotsprings, jump rocks and a sandy lunch spot. Rafts usually arrive at our exclusive camp around 3:00. You will be able to reach your vehicle from the campsite, collect your belongings, and get comfortable in your tents.
Our beach camp is incredibly beautiful and a definite must-see! We provide all camping gear for multi-day river trips in Idaho, giving you the chance to unwind after a fantastic day on the water. You can engage in activities like bocce ball, horseshoes, and slacklining. As you relax, our guides will prepare a delightful appetizer, a delicious dinner, and irresistible Dutch oven brownies. Relax while listening to guitar by the fire, or retreat to your comfortable tent and let the sound of the river soothe you to sleep.
Day two of this river trip in Idaho is a special one! We’ll start the day off @ 8:00, while you enjoy a hot beverage along with fruit and juice, followed by a white water worthy breakfast at 9:00. We’ll set off from camp in rafts heading for the high adventure, high adrenaline Canyon section around 10:00. With 25 class III/IV rapids and a portage around a waterfall, you’ll be happy to catch your breath at Pine Flats hotspring and another lunch on a sandy beach! The breathtaking Canyon walls will have you in awe of such beauty in the Boise National Forest! After a day on the river, you can return to our camp for another tasty meal and a relaxing night’s rest.
My wife and I just completed our third half-day raft trip with Payette River Company and have been thoroughly pleased with each experience. The isolated yet easily accessible location make a PRC trip a great way to get away from the hassles of everyday life. I highly recommend the half-day trip for beginners wanting to “get their feet wet” (please pardon the pun) due to the combination of rapids and calmer river sections. We definitely plan to try a full day trip next time.
– Mark Noriega
We had an awesome half day trip and are planning on going up again and doing the full day canyon trip. It was beautiful up there and our guide, Joe, made the trip even more fun. Ginger made booking super simple and she was great to work with! I would definitely recommend making the trip up here!
– Kate Baucom
This “small batch” rafting company is owner operated by Sean & Ginger Glaccum. Ginger will make your booking experience seamless & Sean will most likely, be on the river with you. If you’re looking to get away from the crowds, join us for a day, overnight, or multi-day rafting trip in Idaho!
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