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 put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Clearwater/ Nez Perce County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The Dworshack Reservoir
    to Washington border section of Clearwater River in Idaho is 41.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. The Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border section is the only paddling section along Clearwater River. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Clearwater River; during the month of November you get the most rain around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
During the long summer days at Clearwater River temperatures are regularly in the 80's. When the night sets in
 
temperatures fall down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Clearwater River.

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

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Current weather conditions at Clearwater River, Idaho
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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
12 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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 , 12 miles away
Palouse Inn, Moscow , 22 miles away
Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away
Inn America - 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

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