Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River, Clearwater/ Nez Perce County Clearwater/ Nez Perce county, Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     41.3 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border section of Clearwater River in Clearwater/ Nez Perce County is 41.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve     in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling stretch along Clearwater River. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Clearwater River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. Highs through the winter   are frequently in the 30's while Clearwater River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. The amount of rain that falls at Clearwater River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through November while July is mostly the driest month. Clearwater River, Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 41.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.50416 Longitude: -116.37834 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.43027 Longitude: -116.98834 Paddler input for Clearwater River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clearwater River, Idaho Local climate location: MOSCOW-UNIV OF IDAHO 7 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... Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston 22 miles away Enjoy beautiful rivers, fishing, boating and white water rafting. Explore the Nez Perce Heritage. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Pet accommoda...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Clearwater River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clearwater 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 Lewiston, Idaho-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Clearwater River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River.   Whitewater Near Clearwater River: Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cedar Creek to Kendrick) Big Bear River, Latah County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School) Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek) Snake River, Nez Perce County , 22 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Salmon River to Lewiston)   Ski Areas Near Clearwater River: Silver Mountain, Idaho , 62 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 75 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 79 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 83 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 83 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 91 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 93 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 100 miles away, 810 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 106 miles away, 1851 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clearwater River: Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 20 miles away Palouse Inn, Moscow , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away Inn America - Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River: Winchester Lake State Park, Winchester, 13 miles away Talmaks Campground, Lewis County, 16 miles away Kamp Tomahawk, Peck, 16 miles away