Canoeing in Idaho

Canoeing Trips in Idaho

With some of the best and most remote rivers and lakes in the country, Idaho offers something truly special to the paddler. Find canoeing trips in Idaho for every level of canoeist. Whether you're looking for a guided trip, canoe rentals, self-guided, day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a canoeing trip in Idaho for you. If you've paddled Idaho before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!

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Guide to Canoeing in Idaho

Ready for some beautiful wilderness? Amazing fishing? Remote rivers? There is no shortage in Idaho with the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48! Here are a few popular paddling destinations in Idaho:

  • Lake Coeur D'Alene
  • Blackfoot River
  • Snake River

Canoeing Locations In Idaho

If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in Idaho! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!

Plan a Canoeing Trip in Idaho

Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout Idaho and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Idaho community trip reports below:

Connect with Paddlers in Idaho

Are you looking to connect with other paddlers about going canoeing in Idaho? Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards for resources to help you get started.