Payette, N. Fork
3. Kelly's Whitewater Park (below Cascade Reservoir)
| Difficulty | III |
| Length | 0.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | North Fork Payette River at Cascade, Idaho |
| Flow Rate as of 6 hours | 2222 cfsmedium runnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 4, 2022 |
River Description
Kelly's Whitewater Park < http://www.kellyswhitewaterpark.com > opened in June 2010. It includes a short reach of the North Fork Payette that flows through the 3.4 acres of public park downstream of Cascades Reservoir. It is open and available for use throughout the summer. A rental shop has boards and kayaks you can try. Lessons are available for kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and surfing.
Logistics: In Cascade, turn east at Highway 55 mile 114.4 and then 0.3 mile down to the river and the whitewater park.
River Features
Put In
It's a short walk from the parking area to the river.
Top Wave
The top wave is the biggest feature. It can get a little rowdy.
Middle Wave
This feature is the entry point for many paddlers and is easy to surf in a kayak or boogie board.
Right Channel Wave
This is the easiest feature in the park just below the foot bridge in the right channel.
Bottom Wave
This is a fun feature at the lower end of the park.
Take Out
End where you started by walking back out to the parking lot.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportAlways a fun time at Kelly's. The kids, and their parents, got out on the water in kayaks and boogie boards.