Idaho whitewater - Kootenai, Kootenai County Kootenai county, Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     14 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is the only     paddling section along Kootenai. 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. This section of Kootenai in Idaho is 14 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is good here at Kootenai, you can go for a hike along the Dobson Creek Trail, and a wonderful site is Katka Pass. Summertime highs at Kootenai typically tend to be in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the   30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Kootenai temperatures descend to the 20's. The Katka Peak Trail is a perfect hiking trail near Kootenai. Kootenai is a location that is pretty dried up mostly; November is the month that gets the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. Kootenai, Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.61629 Longitude: -116.04621 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.69729 Longitude: -116.30951 Paddler input for Kootenai, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kootenai, Idaho Local climate location: BONNERS FERRY 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Casino, Bonners Ferry 9 miles away This Bonners Ferry, Idaho hotel is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Kootenai River and nearby mountains. The Best Western Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa offers guests magnificent views of th... Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint 30 miles away Lake Pend Orielle Marine Boat Launch - 2 Miles Beach Nearby Close to the Fairgrounds Ski Packages Available at Schweitzer Mountain Snowboarding/Tubing Nearby Groomed Snowmobile Trails Ne... Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint 31 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...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Kootenai, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kootenai, 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kootenai.   Whitewater Near Kootenai: Moyie River, Boundary County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 20.6 miles long (Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam) Yaak River, Lincoln County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Yaak Falls to Kootenai River) Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 21 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tavern to Route 95) Yaak River, Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Spread Creek to Yaak Falls) Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 21.6 miles long (West Branch Pack River to Tavern)   Ski Areas Near Kootenai: Schweitzer, Idaho , 33 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 38 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 53 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 64 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 64 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 72 miles away, 2000 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 97 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 126 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 128 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 165 miles away, 1125 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kootenai: Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Casino, Bonners Ferry , 9 miles away Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 30 miles away Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 31 miles away Quality Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 31 miles away Inn At Sand Creek, Sandpoint , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kootenai: Meadow Creek Campground, Boundary County, 8 miles away Smith Lake Campground, Boundary County, 8 miles away Bonners Ferry Resort, Bonners Ferry, 11 miles away   Trails Near Kootenai: Dobson Creek Trail, Boundary County , 2 miles away Katka Peak Trail, Boundary County , 3 miles away Burro Ridge Trail, Boundary County , 3 miles away Gable Creek Trail, Boundary County , 4 miles away Buck Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 4 miles away