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 scenic beauty of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This section of Clearwater River in Clearwater/ Nez Perce County is 41.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your
    car. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated
and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Clearwater River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warmest time of the year here at Clearwater River, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's with night lows in the 40's.
 
During the winter the highs are typically in the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Clearwater River temperatures fall to the 20's.
Clearwater River gets a normal amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is November, and the driest of the months is July.

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.

Super 8 Lewiston, Lewiston
20 miles away
The Super 8 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 coffee bar. The property is located wit...

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
Schweitzer, Idaho , 91 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 93 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clearwater River:
Super 8 Lewiston, Lewiston , 20 miles away
Palouse Inn, Moscow , 22 miles away
Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express 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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