Idaho whitewater - Big Bear River, Latah County

Latah county, Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     16 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Moscow, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Big Bear River in Idaho is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The nature scenery of Latah County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Bear River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are no other stretches to paddle along Big Bear
    River than the Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your
sleeping bag. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Big Bear River all through the days of summer are in the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs
 
are mostly in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Big Bear River. The amount of rainfall that falls at Big Bear River is close to the national average; December is the wettest month with most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month.

Big Bear River, Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.78305
Longitude: -116.59695

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.65166
Longitude: -116.66167

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Current weather conditions at Big Bear River, Idaho
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Local climate location: POTLATCH 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston
20 miles away
The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo...

Palouse Inn, Moscow
22 miles away
This recently remodeled property is located in Moscow, ID in the heart of the Palouse Region. The University of Idaho is a short walk away, and Pullman, WA is only minutes away. Our location is perfec...

Super 8 Motel - Moscow, Moscow
27 miles away
Beautifully renovated Adjacent to University of Idaho Surrounded by Restaurants, Lounges & Convenient Stores 24 Hour Coffee & Tea Service Super Start Breakfast Business Rooms feature Rock...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Bear River.
 Whitewater Near Big Bear River:
Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cedar Creek to Kendrick)
Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek)
Clearwater River, Clearwater/ Nez Perce County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 41.3 miles long (Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border)
St. Maries River, Benewah County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 22.4 miles long (Mashburn to St. Joe River)
 Ski Areas Near Big Bear River:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 50 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 66 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 73 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 73 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 78 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 87 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 90 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 99 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 103 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 108 miles away, 810 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Bear River:
Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 20 miles away
Palouse Inn, Moscow , 22 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Moscow, Moscow , 27 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Moscow , 27 miles away
La Quinta Inn Moscow-Pullman, Moscow , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Bear River:
Little Boulder Campground, Latah County, 12 miles away
Kamp Tomahawk, Peck, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Big Bear River:
Sand Mountain Lookout Trail, Latah County , 11 miles away
White Pine National Recreation Trail, Latah County , 14 miles away
White Pine Scenic Drive, Benewah County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Bear River

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