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Rafting in Idaho

6 outfitters across Idaho. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Rated 4.5+ on Google

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Cities

4

Most in Riggins (2), Stanley (2)

Best season

Jun to Oct

At a glance

Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in Idaho.

OutfitterCityRating
Cascade Raft & KayakHorseshoe Bend5.01,735 Google reviews
Adventure IdahoRiggins5.0597 Google reviews
White Cloud Rafting AdventuresStanley5.0244 Google reviews
White Otter Outdoor AdventuresStanley5.0225 Google reviews
Idaho Whitewater Unlimited-IWUGarden Valley4.9139 Google reviews
Mountain River OutfittersRiggins4.946 Google reviews

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Adventure Idaho

Adventure Idaho

Riggins, ID5.0(597)
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Adventure Idaho is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Riggins. In addition to rafting, they provide guided kayaking and inflatable kayak trips.

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Cascade Raft & Kayak

Cascade Raft & Kayak

Horseshoe Bend, ID5.0(1,735)
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Cascade Raft & Kayak is a kayak & canoe livery in Horseshoe Bend. Rated 5.0 by 1735 reviews.

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Idaho Whitewater Unlimited-IWU

Idaho Whitewater Unlimited-IWU

Garden Valley, ID4.9(139)
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Idaho Whitewater Unlimited-IWU is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Garden Valley. They offer guided half-day and full-day trips on the North, South, and Main forks of the Payette River. Trips range…

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Mountain River Outfitters

Mountain River Outfitters

Riggins, ID4.9(46)
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Mountain River Outfitters is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Riggins. They offer half-day, full-day, 2-3 day, 3-4 day, and 5-6 day guided rafting trips on the Salmon River and Owyhee River. Trips…

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White Cloud Rafting Adventures

White Cloud Rafting Adventures

Stanley, ID5.0(244)
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White Cloud Rafting Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Stanley. They offer rafting trips on the Salmon River, with options for scenic floats, family-friendly class II/III rapids, and…

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White Otter Outdoor Adventures

White Otter Outdoor Adventures

Stanley, ID5.0(225)
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White Otter Outdoor Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Stanley. They offer guided day trips on the Salmon River for families and groups. The outfitter also provides boat and equipment…

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