Idaho whitewater - Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Shoshone County

Shoshone county, Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     8 miles
  The natural beauty of Shoshone County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek section of Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork in Shoshone County is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section. The Bitterroot Range scenery is wonderful. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are
    not suitable for beginners. There are no other stretches to paddle along Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork than the Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek stretch. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. A bit of exercise and spending
some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork without first checking out Cathedral Rocks, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Coeur d'Alene
 
River National Recreation Trail. Be careful coming to the Bitterroot Range, you might not ever wanna go home again. What would a place like Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork be without interesting nearby characteristics like Spion Kop Rock; on a splendid day you can take a hike along the Blacktail Creek Trail.
From a rainfall point of view Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork is a quite normal location; during the month of December you get the most snow around here; the driest month is July. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork temperatures drop to the 20's.

Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.9444
Longitude: -116.0973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.88477
Longitude: -116.13043

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Current weather conditions at Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: CABINET GORGE 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg
17 miles away
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Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg
17 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 Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint
34 miles away
The Best Western Edgewater Resort's beautiful beachfront location places you in the heart of North Idaho's year round paradise with endless recreational activities and Sandpoint's numerous events. Maj...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork:
Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County , 8 miles away, Class II - 26 miles long (Senator Creek Campground to Prichard)
Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 51.2 miles long (Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River)
Coeur d'Alene River - Little North Fork, Shoshone County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 29.1 miles long (Laverne Creek to Coeur d'Alene River)
Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 28 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tavern to Route 95)
 Ski Areas Near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 19 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 36 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 36 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 46 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 68 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 102 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 121 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 124 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 135 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork:
Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 17 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 17 miles away
Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 34 miles away
Inn At Sand Creek, Sandpoint , 34 miles away
Quality Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork:
Senator Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 2 miles away
Big Hank Campground, Shoshone County, 4 miles away
Delyle Campground, Bonner County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork:
Coeur d'Alene River National Recreation Trail, Shoshone County , 2 miles away
Blacktail Creek Trail, Shoshone County , 4 miles away
Rock City Pond Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 4 miles away
Spyglass Miners Trail, Shoshone County , 5 miles away
Fearn Creek Trail, Shoshone County , 7 miles away

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