Idaho whitewater - Floodwood Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Clearwater County

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

 

CLASS III-IV     4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Bridge to Reservoir stretch is the only paddling stretch along Floodwood Creek. The Clearwater Mountains scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The wonderful
    Clearwater County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Floodwood Creek will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Bridge to Reservoir section of Floodwood Creek
in Clearwater County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Floodwood Creek is close to the national average; January is the month that gets the most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the summertime months at Floodwood Creek temperatures are typically in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the
 
50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Floodwood Creek.
The Rukgaber Trail offers hiking at its best, and Coopers Saddle is undeniably a splendid place to visit. This place, the Clearwater Mountains, has so much outdoors fun things. There's great hiking along the Freezeout Trail.

Floodwood Creek, Bridge to Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.91279
Longitude: -115.961

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.88769
Longitude: -115.9536

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Current weather conditions at Floodwood Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: KELLOGG 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino
29 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 ...

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...

Kellogg Inn, Kellogg
33 miles away
The Silver Valley Inn brings hospitality and charm to all of our guests by offering a large complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and spa, and we are a pet friendly establishment. We have many scenic v...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Floodwood Creek.
 Whitewater Near Floodwood Creek:
Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Shoshone and Clearwater County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 30 miles long (Headwaters to Reservoir)
St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 23 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek)
Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 30 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground)
Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 30 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (Lolo Campground to Cottonwood Flats)
 Ski Areas Near Floodwood Creek:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 31 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 32 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 83 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 84 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 91 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 92 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Floodwood Creek:
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 29 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 33 miles away
Kellogg Inn, Kellogg , 33 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville , 48 miles away
Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Floodwood Creek:
Little North Fork Campground, Shoshone County, 11 miles away
Twin Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 15 miles away
Marble Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Floodwood Creek:
Freezeout Trail, Clearwater County , 3 miles away
Rukgaber Trail, Clearwater County , 8 miles away
Old Montana Trail, Shoshone County , 16 miles away
Ally Point Trail, Shoshone County , 18 miles away
Slate-Dunn Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 18 miles away

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