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 Paddler input for Big Bear River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Bear River, Idaho 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...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Bear River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Bear River, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Moscow, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Moscow, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Big Bear River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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