Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County Idaho county, Lowell to Kooskia section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     22 miles   The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The Lowell to Kooskia stretch of Clearwater River - Middle Fork in Idaho County is 22 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Clearwater Mountains and you get great scenery. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. You might have to settle for a hotel a     bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The wonderful Idaho County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Clearwater River - Middle Fork have people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: Clearwater River - Middle Fork is a location that is reasonably dry generally; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most while July is frequently the driest month.   For the duration of the summertime at Clearwater River - Middle Fork temperatures are frequently in the 80's, and the nighttime is rather colder of course, frequently in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Clearwater River - Middle Fork. Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Lowell to Kooskia road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 22 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.1411 Longitude: -115.63 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.16611 Longitude: -115.99806 Paddler input for Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: NEZPERCE 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville 24 miles away The Super 8 of Grangeville is the winner of numerous awards given by Super 8, including the 2004 Curb Appeal Award, The Golden Pineapple Hospitality Award, and the Pride of Super 8 designation for qua... Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino 34 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 ... Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 50 miles away Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,...   Clearwater Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Clearwater Mountains. Clearwater Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Clearwater Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clearwater River - Middle Fork, 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 - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Clearwater River - Middle Fork: Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (Lolo Campground to Cottonwood Flats) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.4 miles long (Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead) Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5.8 miles long (Bully Creek to Highway 13) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 15 miles long (Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell) Selway River, Idaho County , 26 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Clearwater River - Middle Fork: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 60 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 63 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 68 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 74 miles away, 2800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clearwater River - Middle Fork: SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville , 24 miles away Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 34 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 50 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River - Middle Fork: Harpster Riverside RV Park, Kooskia, 2 miles away Three Rivers Motel and Resort, Kooskia, 2 miles away Lochsa Ranger District, Kooskia, 2 miles away   Trails Near Clearwater River - Middle Fork: Pilot Knob Trail, Idaho County , 15 miles away Nellie Mountain Trail, Idaho County , 17 miles away Mule Creek Trail, Idaho County , 17 miles away Beaver Creek Trail, Idaho County , 18 miles away Reed Bar Trail, Idaho County , 19 miles away