Idaho whitewater - Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County

Bonner/ Boundary county, Tavern to Route 95 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7 miles
  The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Bonner/ Boundary County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Tavern to Route 95 stretch is one of them. A good workout and spending
    some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. This section of Pack River in Idaho is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby,
you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm months at Pack River temperatures are generally in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Pack River. An average amount of rain falls at Pack River; the month with most of the rain is November, and the driest month is July.
 

Pack River, Tavern to Route 95 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.36429
Longitude: -116.40751

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.32339
Longitude: -116.3836

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Current weather conditions at Pack River, Idaho
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Local climate location: SANDPOINT EXP STATION 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT, NORTH, Ponderay
11 miles away
Hotel In Sandpoint Provides Year-Round Retreat The 100% non-smoking Holiday Inn Express® hotel of north Sandpoint features a great location off Highway 95 in Ponderay, just a few miles from the Sa...

Howard Johnson Ponderay Idaho, Ponderay
11 miles away
Close to Lake Pend Prielle and Schweitzer Ski Park, offering both summer and winter activities. Local access with an easy entrance and quiet atmosphere....

Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay
11 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains of Ponderay Idaho, the Days Inn Sandpoint is located near the base of Schweitzer Mountain Ski Area and is just minutes from beautiful Lake Pen...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pack River.
 Whitewater Near Pack River:
Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 21.6 miles long (West Branch Pack River to Tavern)
Kootenai, Kootenai County , 21 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry)
Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Shoshone County , 28 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek)
Moyie River, Boundary County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 20.6 miles long (Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Pack River:
Schweitzer, Idaho , 16 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 43 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 52 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 54 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 63 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Kimberley, British Columbia , 67 miles away, 2465 vertical feet
Whitewater, British Columbia , 72 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 81 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Panorama, British Columbia , 98 miles away, 4000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pack River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT, NORTH, Ponderay , 11 miles away
Howard Johnson Ponderay Idaho, Ponderay , 11 miles away
Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 11 miles away
Super 8 Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 11 miles away
Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pack River:
Idaho Country Resort, Hope, 4 miles away
Garfield Bay Resort, Sandpoint, 8 miles away
Trestle Creek RV Park, Hope, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Pack River:
Shertz Trail, Bonner County , 11 miles away
Upper North Fork Grouse Creek Trail, Boundary County , 12 miles away
White Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 12 miles away
Grouse Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 12 miles away
Kelly Pass Trail, Boundary County , 14 miles away

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