Backwoods Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rental
Backwoods Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rental is a kayak & canoe livery in McCall. They offer SUP, canoe, and kayak rentals on the Upper North Fork Payette River.
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- Kayaking, Canoeing
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What paddlers are saying
- BBrig Van Osten· 2 months ago
I was so impressed w/ the excellent & kind service that I rented a canoe two days in a row!! Thank you sooo much for saving the day when my paddle board deflated!
- LLauren Eckel· a year ago
We love this place and the owner is such a gem! The service is so fast, efficient and they have all the fun you need! Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, life jackets etc. with amazing views on relaxing and calm waters. Be sure to go early, it can get very busy.
- DDaniel· a year ago
100% love it. Super kind and helpful workers. Very kid friendly. Amazing views and wildlife everywhere. You don't feel any current, so it's an easy paddle both ways. Consider this a "must do" if you're visiting Payette Lake in McCall. (Bring $7 in cash to park.)
- TTodd Scott· a year ago
11/10 would do again! We were first out in the morning and it was absolutely beautiful. The water was like glass and the views were stunning. The rental process was simple and quick and the equipment worked as expected.
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Typical flow by month
1908 to 2026
The water at Backwoods Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rental typically runs highest in May, at a median 1,340 cfs, and lowest in December, at 64 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 4,900 cfs, in 2006.
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) | Relative level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 45 to 117 | |
| February | 79 | 53 to 120 | |
| March | 88 | 58 to 119 | |
| April | 213 | 119 to 451 | |
| May | 1,340 | 961 to 1,990 | |
| June | 1,210 | 576 to 2,160 | |
| July | 128 | 68 to 286 | |
| August | 90 | 57 to 185 | |
| September | 83 | 47 to 204 | |
| October | 122 | 28 to 206 | |
| November | 66 | 27 to 119 | |
| December | 64 | 27 to 122 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 116 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for NF Payette River at Mccall ID (site 13239000). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Streamflow
317 cfs
Above normal (89th)
Water level
3.05 ft
High today
73°F
Wind
7 kt
Gusts 8 kt
Rain chance
0%
Week ahead
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