14 Kayaking Areas near Palisades Hot springs
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Big Elk Creek
Irwin, Idaho
5.7 miles NA versatile campground on a small dammed lake with fishing, kayaking, hiking and backpacking into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and stunning fall Aspen and Douglas-Fir colors on the Big Elk Creek Trail.
Backpack, Camp, Canoe, Hike, Horseback, Kayak
Calamity Campground
Irwin, Idaho
7.3 miles NWA wooded Palisades Reservoir campground 55 miles east of Idaho Falls with clean blue water for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing — plus miles of ATV routes.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Taco/ Burrito
Alpine, Wyoming
14.3 miles EA world-class river wave on the Snake River that fires above 13,000 CFS — throw any wave trick here, then put in just upstream at Fall Creek for a 15-foot waterfall lead-in.
Kayak
Winter Wave
Alpine, Wyoming
14.7 miles EA highway turnout and short trail leading down to King's Wave, a popular kayak surf wave on the river — a well-known spot for freestyle kayakers to practice and show off.
Kayak
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
18.6 miles NWA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Kings Wave
Jackson, Wyoming
20.0 miles EA popular highway turnout launching point for kayakers to practice and show off freestyle skills on the season-dependent King's Wave surf wave on the river.
Kayak
Big Feeder
Ririe, Idaho
39.0 miles NWKayak near Ririe, Idaho
Kayak 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
42.6 miles NEA shallow, warm lake connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes at the base of the Tetons — the clear water lets you see the bottom from a kayak, wade easily with kids, and access wilder open water beyond.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 0.1-7.3 mi
Leigh Lake
Alta, Wyoming
42.9 miles NETucked beneath Mount Moran and just a mile from the String Lake trailhead, Leigh Lake rewards with majestic serenity, shoreline views of Boulder Island, and calm waters perfect for kayaking or canoeing.
Backpack, Canoe, Hike, Kayak
Rigby Wave-45th Wave
Rigby, Idaho
45.0 miles NWKayak near Rigby, Idaho
Kayak
Street kid rapid
Idaho Falls, Idaho
47.4 miles WA short rock-garden rapid in an urban canal gives kayakers a quick thrill and a low-stakes spot to test a new boat — wear a PFD in spring high water.
Canoe, Kayak
Double Tap wave feature
Idaho Falls, Idaho
49.0 miles NWTwo back-to-back whitewater features in an Idaho Falls irrigation canal — an open dam wave and a lava-shelf drop — give kayakers a quick urban freestyle session.
Canoe, Kayak
The Junk Field Wave
Idaho Falls, Idaho
49.0 miles NWKayak near Idaho Falls, Idaho
Kayak
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
50.0 miles NWSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
