Kayaking · Idaho
Kayaking in Idaho
5 outfitters across Idaho. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
16,591 mi
1,356 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
5 of 5
Cities
4
Most in Coeur d'Alene (2)
Best season
Jun to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 5 outfitters listed in Idaho.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Raft & Kayak | Horseshoe Bend | 5.01,735 Google reviews |
| Kayak Coeur d'Alene | Coeur d'Alene | 4.9182 Google reviews |
| Backwoods Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rental | McCall | 4.9102 Google reviews |
| Blue Heart Kayaking | Buhl | 4.7353 Google reviews |
| Kayak, Paddleboard, and Sailboat Rentals | Coeur d'Alene | 4.6148 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Idaho
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Idaho
- 16,591 mi
- River reaches
- 1,356
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 194
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Snake River853 mi
- Salmon River415 mi
- Bear River261 mi
- Deep Creek175 mi
- Camas Creek158 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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