Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Shoshone and Clearwater County

Shoshone and Clearwater county, Headwaters to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV(V)     30 miles
  The Headwaters to Reservoir section of Clearwater River - Little North Fork is 30 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV(V) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are a few
    other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. A
stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful Clearwater Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view Clearwater River - Little North Fork is a relatively typical site; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow; the driest month of the year is July. For the period of the long summer days at Clearwater
 
River - Little North Fork highs are mostly in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Clearwater River - Little North Fork are in the 20's.
Jug Spring is always fun to check out.

Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Headwaters to Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV(V)
Length: 30 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.06547
Longitude: -115.84813

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.90233
Longitude: -115.84746

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Current weather conditions at Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: AVERY RANGER STN 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg
33 miles away
If you like skiing and other outdoor recreation, you'll love the Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg. Conveniently located across the street from the Silver Mountain Ski Resort, this contemporary hotel is a ...

Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg
33 miles away
Indoor Waterpark Included With Every Room The Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain Resort is the regions premier condominium resort with studio one and two bedroom condos and family suites with lofts...

Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino
37 miles away
Stay at this Orofino, Idaho hotel featuring oversized guest room and deluxe suites with fireplaces and spas. The Best Western Lodge at River's Edge is located directly on the picturesque Clearwater ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River - Little North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir)
St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground)
St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 25 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 25 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 31 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 78 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 84 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 97 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 111 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 113 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 125 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 33 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 33 miles away
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 37 miles away
Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 41 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Little North Fork Campground, Shoshone County, 4 miles away
Twin Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 7 miles away
Packsaddle Campground, Shoshone County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Old Montana Trail, Shoshone County , 8 miles away
Freezeout Trail, Clearwater County , 10 miles away
Rukgaber Trail, Clearwater County , 10 miles away
Trego Point Trail, Shoshone County , 15 miles away
Slate-Dunn Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork

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