Payette River Maps MAIN, MIDDLE FORK, NORTH FORK, SOUTH FORK North Fork
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U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Four Rivers Field Office Payette River Maps MAIN, MIDDLE FORK, NORTH FORK, SOUTH FORK North Fork N Experts Only o r NORTH t h F SCALE: o r k 0 1.0 2.0 miles P a y e t t e Staircase R te to McCall et Section ay k P tairase Advanced or le F IV idd Dog 12 M llll ll Bronco 17 ll Leg Canyon III Billy ll lll III+ 13 Section ll R lll lll Oxbow III MAN Advanced Deadwood River Tight & 1 Garden III llll Right Hard Hat III 21 Whitewater 101 II ll a III Valley 8 IIII rprise 7 2 itte as III BANKS ll Rapi IIII III IIII Trashcan III Whitewater 102 II IV Section III III aaar 11 IIII IIII III S-Turn III Beginner + Swirley IIIII ll Go Left or You’re Fired III lll Pine Flats II 9 IIII ll Canyon The Grease III e Pie ll ll Kaleidoscope III Garden Valley 10 Intermediate aaar Ranger Station Lunch Counter II ll Gateway IV lIl 25’ Waterfall So ut ll ll ll ll i as Prtae lll h Bennett’s Rock III For Main Payette k Payette Swirley Banks to Beehive Bend Canyon Series Killer Surf Wave II ll Intermediate II-III Mike’s Hole III lIl 3 Mixmaster III lIl Adios My Friend III e lIl tt ye Pa n ai M 4 5 Main Payette R Beehive Bend to Boat Ramp Beginner + Class II lI with one Class III Rapid Class II lI Class II 6 lI Climax III lIl to Horseshoe Bend and Boise R North Fork N Experts Only o r NORTH t h F SCALE: o r k 0 1.0 2.0 miles P a y e t t e Staircase R te to McCall et Section ay k P tairase Advanced or le F IV idd Dog 12 M llll ll Bronco 17 ll Leg Canyon III Billy ll lll III+ 13 Section ll R lll lll Oxbow III MAN Advanced Deadwood River Tight & 1 Garden III llll Right Hard Hat III 21 Whitewater 101 II ll a III Valley 8 IIII rprise 7 2 itte as III BANKS ll Rapi IIII III IIII Trashcan III Whitewater 102 II IV Section III III aaar 11 IIII IIII III S-Turn III Beginner + Swirley IIIII ll Go Left or You’re Fired III lll Pine Flats II 9 IIII ll Canyon The Grease III e Pie ll ll Kaleidoscope III Garden Valley 10 Intermediate aaar Ranger Station Lunch Counter II ll Gateway IV lIl 25’ Waterfall So ut ll ll ll ll i as Prtae lll h Bennett’s Rock III For Main Payette k Payette Swirley Banks to Beehive Bend Canyon Series Killer Surf Wave II ll Intermediate II-III Mike’s Hole III lIl 3 Mixmaster III lIl Adios My Friend III e lIl tt ye Pa n ai M 4 RIVER ACCESS LOCATIONS 1. Banks ($) 2. Banks Beach ($) 3. 5 Main Payette Chief Parrish Beach ($) R Beehive Bend to Boat Ramp 4. Beehive Bend ($) Beginner + 5. Parnell Beach Class II lI with one Class III Rapid 6. Boat Ramp Class II lI 7. Deadwood Campground ($) Class II 6 8. Kayaker Corner lI 9. Climax III lIl Danskin ($) 10. Hot Springs Campground to Horseshoe Bend and Boise 11. Alder Creek Bridge 12. Confluence ($) 13. Deer Creek R ($) Designated Parking Areas. Annual or Day Pass is required and available at local vendors. Search online for Payette River System Pass. The yearly season pass waives the daily fee charged at each site within the recreation area. North Fork N Experts Only o r NORTH t h F SCALE: o r k 0 1.0 2.0 miles P a y e t t e Staircase R te to McCall et Section ay k P tairase Advanced or le F IV idd Dog 12 M llll ll Bronco 17 ll Leg Canyon III Billy ll lll III+ 13 Section ll R lll lll Oxbow III MAN Advanced Deadwood River Tight & 1 Garden III llll Right Hard Hat III 21 Whitewater 101 II ll a III Valley 8 IIII rprise 7 2 itte as III BANKS ll Rapi IIII III IIII Trashcan III Whitewater 102 II IV Section III III aaar 11 IIII IIII III S-Turn III Beginner + Swirley IIIII ll Go Left or You’re Fired III lll Pine Flats II 9 IIII ll Canyon The Grease III e Pie ll ll Kaleidoscope III Garden Valley 10 Intermediate aaar Ranger Station Lunch Counter II ll Gateway IV lIl 25’ Waterfall So ut ll ll ll ll i as Prtae lll h Bennett’s Rock III For Main Payette k Payette Swirley Banks to Beehive Bend Canyon Series Killer Surf Wave II ll Intermediate II-III Mike’s Hole III lIl 3 Mixmaster III lIl Adios My Friend III lIl te et ay P WHITEWATER CLASSES n ai M 4 Rapid ratings are a general guide to relative difficulty. Severe weather conditions, extreme water levels and rocks all contribute to the danger of white water boating. • Class I: Small waves, passages clear, no serious obstacles. 5 Main Payette • Class II: Medium-sized, regular waves; passages clear, some maneuver- R Beehive Bend to Boat Ramp ing may be required. Beginner + Class II • Class III: Waves are numerous, high and irregular; rocks, eddies, nar- lI with one Class III Rapid Class II lI row passages; scouting usually required. • Class IV: Powerful, irregular waves; boiling eddies; dangerous rocks; Class II 6 lI congested passages; precise maneuvering required; scouting mandatory. Climax III lIl • Class V: Exceedingly difficult; violent rapids often following each other without interruption; big drops, violent current, scouting mandatory, to Horseshoe Bend and Boise but often difficult. • Class VI: Limit of navigability, generally considered unrunnable. R 4 North Fork N Experts Only o r NORTH t h F SCALE: o r k 0 1.0 2.0 miles P a y e t t e Staircase R te to McCall et Section ay k P tairase Advanced or le F IV idd Dog 12 M llll ll Bronco 17 ll Leg Canyon III Billy ll lll III+ 13 Section ll R lll lll Oxbow III MAN Advanced Deadwood River Tight & 1 Garden III llll Right Hard Hat III 21 Whitewater 101 II ll a III Valley 8 IIII rprise 7 2 itte as III BANKS ll Rapi IIII III IIII Trashcan III Whitewater 102 II IV Section III III aaar 11 IIII IIII III S-Turn III Beginner + Swirley IIIII ll Go Left or You’re Fired III lll Pine Flats II 9 IIII ll Canyon The Grease III e Pie ll ll Kaleidoscope III Garden Valley 10 Intermediate aaar Ranger Station Lunch Counter II ll Gateway IV lIl 25’ Waterfall So ut ll ll ll ll i as Prtae lll h Bennett’s Rock III For Main Payette k Payette Swirley Banks to Beehive Bend Canyon Series Killer Surf Wave II ll Intermediate II-III Mike’s Hole III lIl 3 Mixmaster III lIl Adios My Friend III e lIl tt ye Pa n ai M 4 5 Main Payette R Beehive Bend to Boat Ramp Beginner + Class II lI with one Class III Rapid Class II lI Class II 6 lI Climax III lIl to Horseshoe Bend and Boise R 5 SAFETY TIPS DRESS FOR THE SWIM, RIG FOR THE FLIP The weather may be warm and sunny but a swim in cold water will drain your energy very fast. Dressing for the water temperature is a must. Wet suits, splash gear, or dry suits are required for coldwater boating. Helmets should be worn to prevent head injury from rocks and boat frames. Clothing should be all synthetic and NOT COTTON. Shoes should have straps to keep them on your feet. Everything in your boat should be secured to prevent loss in case of a flip. Oars should have ethers and all coolers and dry bags should be strapped down. All boats should carry a rescue throw bag. RIVER BOATING IS INHERENTLY POORLY-EQUIPPED DANGEROUS AND THE RISK FOR PADDLER INJURY OR DEATH IS REAL. You must personally assume responsibility for the decision to float a river. Wear proper Cap safety equipment, avoid alcohol use and be wary that emergencies do happen. Your group leader should conduct a safety talk before Flatwater PFD you launch. If you are dressed like the Broken Paddle poorly-equipped paddler, stay on shore and come back another day! Thank you. Water Wings Cotton Clothing Alcohol Bare Feet KNOW BEFORE YOU ROW Don’t float a section of river without knowing what is downstream. Many guidebooks are available with information about the Payette River system. Scout all the major rapids before you float and go with an experienced river boater until you have the experience needed to safely float whitewater rivers. SELF RESCUE Swim aggressively to safety. Getting back in the boat, if possible, is your best option. Swim to shore or toward calm water. Avoid undercut banks and swift current in rocks. If you must swim a shallow, rocky, rapid keep your feet up and downstream. Do not attempt to stand up in moving water! Use your arms to maneuver around obstacles. Kick off rocks with your feet. WELL-EQUIPPED WELL-EQUIPPED PADDLER KAYAKER Paddle Helmet Nose Plugs Whitewater PFD Knife Whistle Proper Throw Clothing Bag Throw Bag Spray Skirt Dry Bag Proper Foot Protection r e v i R e t t e y a P . F .