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   This stretch of Kootenai is 14 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry section is the only paddling section along Kootenai. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature     will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: All through the days of summer highs here at Kootenai get into the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Kootenai. Going for a hike along the Katka Peak Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Kootenai is frequently a relatively dehydrated site; November is when   you get the most rain here while July is ordinarily the driest month. Katka Pass is a great site to explore close by, and you can have a fine hiking adventure along the Dobson Creek Trail. 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, and conveniently located near the Canadian border, a wildlife refuge, golfing, ski resor... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay 30 miles away Welcome to the newest hotel in Sandpoint. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandpoint welcomes you to a 100% smoke free hotel dedicated to making your visit to Idaho's 'Adventure Playground' memorable.... 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 T...   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. Outdoors Recreation Near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Kootenai. 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay , 30 miles away Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 30 miles away Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 30 miles away Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kootenai: Twin Rivers Canyon Resort, Moyie Springs, 3 miles away Meadow Creek Campground, Boundary County, 8 miles away Smith Lake Campground, Boundary County, 8 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