Idaho whitewater - Coeur d'Alene River, Bitterroot Range, Shoshone County

Shoshone county, Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     51.2 miles
  The wonderful Shoshone County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Coeur d'Alene River is 51.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty
    of the Bitterroot Range is a great plus for this river. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you
won't find many other paddling rivers. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Bitterroot Range. Coeur d'Alene River gets a typical amount of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow; the driest of the months is July.
Clark Gulch is a good site to
 
explore, and Coeur d'Alene River is right by the Boundary Peak Trail. Through the summer months at Coeur d'Alene River highs are mostly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; night lows through the winter for Coeur d'Alene River tend to be in the 20's.

Coeur d'Alene River, Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 51.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.8773
Longitude: -116.20771

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.55722
Longitude: -116.255

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Current weather conditions at Coeur d'Alene River, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: BAYVIEW MODEL BASIN 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg
11 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 i...

Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg
11 miles away
Walk from your premier studio, 1 or 2 bedroom condominium to the gondola for an easy start to your ski or mountain bike day. Soak in the rooftop hot tubs or stroll through the village shops. Warm yo...

Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace
24 miles away
Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs. The ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Coeur d'Alene River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Coeur d'Alene River.
 Whitewater Near Coeur d'Alene River:
Coeur d'Alene River - Little North Fork, Shoshone County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 29.1 miles long (Laverne Creek to Coeur d'Alene River)
Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Shoshone County , 12 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek)
Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County , 13 miles away, Class II - 26 miles long (Senator Creek Campground to Prichard)
St. Maries River, Benewah County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 22.4 miles long (Mashburn to St. Joe River)
St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Coeur d'Alene River:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 12 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 39 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 39 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 59 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 61 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 96 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 126 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 129 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 135 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Coeur d'Alene River:
Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 11 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 11 miles away
Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace , 24 miles away
Stardust Motel, Wallace , 24 miles away
Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coeur d'Alene River:
Independence Campground, Shoshone County, 8 miles away
Kellogg/Silver Valley KOA, Pinehurst, 9 miles away
Pinehurst Koa Kampground, Pinehurst, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Coeur d'Alene River:
Boundary Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 6 miles away
Fearn Creek Trail, Shoshone County , 7 miles away
Spyglass Miners Trail, Shoshone County , 8 miles away
Independence Creek National Recreation Trail, Shoshone County , 10 miles away
Holmes Trail, Shoshone County , 11 miles away

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