Payette River: Deer Creek

The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river. 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 - $3.00/day or $20.00 season pass for the Payette River System. Day passes are available on-site. Payette River Maps (Boater's Guide) [https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/BLM_ID_PayetteRiver.pdf]