Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River - North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Clearwater County Clearwater county, Headwaters to Kelly Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     28.4 miles   The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Headwaters to Kelly Creek stretch of Clearwater River - North Fork in Idaho is 28.4 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. When you're paddling down a Bitterroot Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: At Clearwater River - North Fork you don’t see much precipitation; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow while July is mostly the driest month. During the summer months, highs usually are in the 80's at Clearwater River   - North Fork with nighttime lows in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Clearwater River - North Fork tend to be in the 10's. Clearwater River - North Fork, Headwaters to Kelly Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 28.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.90861 Longitude: -115.11889 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.72722 Longitude: -115.27306 Paddler input for Clearwater River - North Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clearwater River - North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: SAINT REGIS RANGER STN 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis 24 miles away The Super 8 Motel St. Regis is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 33. Property features 53 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Suites, Hot Tub, Guest Laundry, Large vehicle parking, Outside p...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Clearwater River - North Fork: Kelly Creek, Clearwater County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Clayton Creek to Kelly Forks Campground) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Heller Creek to Spruce Tree) Weitas Creek, Clearwater County , 17 miles away, Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 19 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge) Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground) Fish Creek, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Forest Service Road to Lochsa River) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Clearwater River - North Fork: Lookout Pass, Idaho , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 73 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 80 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 83 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 90 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 98 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 101 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 108 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clearwater River - North Fork: Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River - North Fork: Hidden Creek Campground, Clearwater County, 1 miles away Ruby Creek Campground, Clearwater County, 9 miles away Mush Campground, Clearwater County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Clearwater River - North Fork: Cedar Creek Stock Driveway, Mineral County , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Clearwater River - North Fork