Idaho whitewater - Lolo Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho/ Clearwater County Idaho/ Clearwater county, Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     15 miles   I did this trip in about 6 hours.  Lots of get and drag over huge boulders.  Water level was moderate for a wet year.  Nice if you have all day and get an early start.  I screwed up and started paddling at 11:00 AM, didn't get to the haul out until dark... Oooops... Says Grant Grove The Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River section of Lolo Creek in Idaho is 15 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average,     so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The river winds through the Clearwater Mountains and you get great scenery. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Lolo Creek beats anything. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater   River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: At Lolo Creek during the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are typically in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Lolo Creek sink into the 10's. Lolo Creek is a good site of normal rain; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow; July is the month with the least moisture. Lolo Creek, Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.29666 Longitude: -115.91084 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.36249 Longitude: -116.13528 Paddler input for Lolo Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lolo Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: ELK RIVER 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino 17 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 ... SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville 21 miles away The Super 8 of Grangeville is the winner of numerous awards given by Super 8, including the 2004 Curb Appeal Award, The Golden Pineapple Hospitality Award, and the Pride of Super 8 designation for qua... Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 48 miles away Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,...   Clearwater Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Clearwater Mountains. Clearwater Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Clearwater Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Lolo Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lolo Creek, 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 Moscow, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Moscow, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Lolo Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lolo Creek.   Whitewater Near Lolo Creek: Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (Lolo Campground to Cottonwood Flats) Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Idaho County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 22 miles long (Lowell to Kooskia) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 5.8 miles long (Bully Creek to Highway 13) Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.4 miles long (Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead)   Ski Areas Near Lolo Creek: Silver Mountain, Idaho , 56 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 58 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 64 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 79 miles away, 2800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lolo Creek: Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 17 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville , 21 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lolo Creek: Longkamp Rv Park, Kamiah, 5 miles away Lewis-Clark Resort, Kamiah, 5 miles away Wilderness Gateway - Clearwater National Forest, Orofino, 11 miles away