Idaho whitewater - Moyie River, Boundary County

Boundary county, Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     20.6 miles
 
This river is unreal!!!  AMAZING 1 day eagles moose a bear see fish in the water, water falls and a pull over to check my diggers after the hole in the wall!  WOW this is hid out Says Dan Phllips

The nature scenery of Idaho and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not
    easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Moyie River in Boundary County is 20.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this
general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. The Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam stretch is the only paddling stretch along Moyie River. 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:
On a magnificent day at Moyie River you can take a hike along the Rutledge Creek Trail; the Queen Mountain
 
Trail is a tremendous hiking trail nearby. High temperatures at Moyie River all through the days of summer are in the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Moyie River. Moyie River gets very little rainfall; the month with most of the rain is November while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Moyie River, Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 20.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.98888
Longitude: -116.17917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.72805
Longitude: -116.19362

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Current weather conditions at Moyie River, Idaho
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Local climate location: PORTHILL 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Casino, Bonners Ferry
11 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
35 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
35 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Moyie River.
 Whitewater Near Moyie River:
Kootenai, Kootenai County , 9 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry)
Yaak River, Lincoln County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Yaak Falls to Kootenai River)
Yaak River, Lincoln County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Spread Creek to Yaak Falls)
Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 28 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tavern to Route 95)
Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 21.6 miles long (West Branch Pack River to Tavern)
Smith Creek, Boundary County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Smith Creek Bridge to above Smith Creek Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Moyie River:
Schweitzer, Idaho , 38 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 40 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 62 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 72 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 72 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 76 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 98 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 128 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 131 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 171 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Moyie River:
Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Casino, Bonners Ferry , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay , 35 miles away
Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 35 miles away
Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 35 miles away
Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Moyie River:
Meadow Creek Campground, Boundary County, 3 miles away
Robinson Lake Campground, Boundary County, 5 miles away
Twin Rivers Canyon Resort, Moyie Springs, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Moyie River:
Rutledge Creek Trail, Boundary County , 1 miles away
Queen Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 2 miles away
Sidehill Trail, Boundary County , 2 miles away
Hellroaring Ridge Trail, Boundary County , 4 miles away
Ruby Ridge Trail, Boundary County , 5 miles away

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