§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river cooperatively managed by the BLM and Boise National Forest. Deer Creek launch is a main put-in spot for the Class III-IV, "Staircase" section of the South Fork Payette River. many boaters will launch here to avoid the three miles of calm water from the Confluence Site.
The site is essentially a very broad gravel area adjacent to the Banks-Lowman Highway. The facilities include a steep, steel and wood boat ramp, portable toilet, and information kiosk. This is a fee parking area - $5.00/day or $30.00 season pass for the Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass. Day passes are available on-site. Purchase online Boise National Forest Annual Day Use Pass Payette River Maps (Boater's Guide)
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Mon
82°F
Sunny
2 to 9 mph NW
Tue
86°F
Sunny
3 to 7 mph N
Wed
88°F
Sunny
3 to 10 mph NNE
Thu
87°F
Sunny
3 to 12 mph NW
Fri
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
2 to 12 mph SW
Sat
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
3 to 15 mph W
Sun
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
2 to 12 mph WSW
