Cascade to Cabarton

This is a fabulous long, leisurely and scenic float suitable for canoes, kayaks, and SUPs. Look for bald eagles. This 9-mile float will be at least 3+ hrs. You must bring and wear your life jacket while on the water. Bring lots of water and your packed lunch as we will stop for lunch during the trip. This is an easy Class 1 trip, a good trip for beginners and SUP's. (Please don't bring pool toys or flimsy inflatables. It's a long way back to the road when they fail.)

We will meet at Winco in Eagle (see map) at 9:30 a.m. to get boats and people ready to leave by 9:45. I would like to figure out a way that two vehicles could peel off at Cabarton Road, drive down to the takeout, leave one vehicle, and then go back to meet everyone else at the put-in. That would eliminate the excessively long wait at the put-in for people to fairy cars back to the takeout. Let's work on that, shall we? Should be doable.

THE PUT-IN: As you are entering Cascade you cross the Payette River and just on the other side of the bridge take a right into the park. Drive back towards the river and park. The best place to park is under the bridge to keep your car cool during the day.

The Take-out: From Highway 55 to the Cabarton Road Launch Site at the Cabarton Bridge, it is
about 1.7 miles on Cabarton Road. Turn
west from Highway 55 at approximately milepost 106.9, then follow Cabarton Road 1.7
miles to the bridge/launch.

Suggested Gear Checklist 2025

• Paddle, Lifejacket (mandatory) with Whistle
• Kayak, SUP, Canoe
• Sponge to soak water from your boat.
• Water Shoes (Shoes that can get wet, of course, but that will also stay on your feet if you get sucked into mud, protect your feet if you're walking on submerged sharp rocks, and keep out sand.)
• Dry clothes in a dry bag (optional: especially on a hot day)
• Lunch + water
• Hat, jacket, sunscreen, gloves, bug spray
• 2026 Invasive Species Sticker (search and purchase online)