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Banks / Payette River

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The quick take
Guided rafting on the Payette River and kayak lessons, plus an on-site café serving coffee, drinks, and trail snacks. The café welcomes the public without a rafting reservation.
Official information
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State
Town and location
7864 Idaho 55, Banks, ID 83602
The quick take
A Payette River outfitter offering guided rafting and kayak instruction from its Highway 55 River Center. Useful for planning a river day during a Banks-area camping trip.
Public phone (optional)
Town and location
7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
The quick take
A market in Horseshoe Bend with groceries, baked goods, hot meals, and fuel. A practical place to buy food while traveling north on Highway 55 toward Banks and the Payette River.
Public phone (optional)
Town and location
445 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629