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Rapid ID

Kirkham Hot Spring Access

Payette, S. Fork - 1 - Grandjean to Deadwood (ID)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID Downstream Primary

Runnable: 600.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID Downstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This recreation site is sometimes used as a take-out by kayakers (hauling rafts out would not be practical here but you can still stop). It is located at at ID-21 mile 76.9. The hot spring is just below Kirkham Rapid on river left. Enjoy a nice soak and take out here or continue on your way. USGS River Mile 113.3.