Payette River Scenic Byway

State: Idaho
Length: 112.0 mi / 180.2 km
Time to Allow: 2.5 hours to drive or 2 days to experience the entire byway

The Payette River Scenic Byway meanders through foothills, mountain valleys, canyons, forests, and wide-open valleys with expansive vistas. Visit Lake Cascade, with its beauty and wildlife, and enjoy Payette Lake among the mountains and trees. Easy access to rafting, kayaking, camping, and fishing make this a trip for everyone.

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• Winter Beckons on the Payette River Scenic Byway

  Updated Feb 20, 2013 in Experience Winter on America's Byways

  Between Boise and New Meadows, the towns along Payette River Scenic Byway become a major wintertime adventure destination for skiers, snowmobilers, and more.

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  Enjoying Rivers and Lakes Along the Payette River

  Updated May 11, 2012

  Payette River Scenic Byway brims with water recreation opportunities. During the summer Payette River, Cascade Reservoir and Payette Lake provide river running, tubing, beaches, boat docks and fishing for those who want to get wet, or thrilling views of whitewater, waterfalls, and riparian wildlife for sightseers.

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• 3-Day Trip: Exploring the Payette River
  (Idaho)

  Sample the recreational and cultural opportunities along the Payette River Scenic Byway by following this suggested itinerary. You'll have plenty...