Idaho whitewater - Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County

Bonner/ Boundary county, West Branch Pack River to Tavern section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     21.6 miles
  The nature scenery of Bonner/ Boundary County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The
    West Branch Pack River to Tavern section of Pack River in Idaho is 21.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whether you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime at Pack River highs are frequently in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. All through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Pack River dip into the 10's. The yearly precipitation here at Pack River is about average; December is when you get the most snow here, and July is when it's the driest.
The White Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 21.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.59944
Longitude: -116.63584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.36429
Longitude: -116.40751

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Current weather conditions at Pack River, Idaho
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Local climate location: PRIEST RIVER EXP STN 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint
8 miles away
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint
9 miles away
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Quality Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint
9 miles away
Indoor pool and hot tub. Full-service restaurant and lounge. Pet accommodation: 10.00 pet/night....



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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 II - 7 miles long (Tavern to Route 95)
Smith Creek, Boundary County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Smith Creek Bridge to above Smith Creek Falls)
Boundary Creek, Boundary County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Close to Canadian border to Road 2450)
Kootenai, Kootenai County , 25 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry)
Priest River, Bonner County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 23 miles long (Upper Priest River to Priest River Town)
Moyie River, Boundary County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 20.6 miles long (Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam)
Priest River, Boundary / Bonner County , 30 miles away, Class I-IV - 28.2 miles long (Headwaters to Priest Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Pack River:
Schweitzer, Idaho , 9 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 47 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 52 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 62 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 72 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 74 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 143 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 150 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 150 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pack River:
Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 8 miles away
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint , 9 miles away
Quality Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 9 miles away
Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 10 miles away
La Quinta Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pack River:
Sandpoint Koa Kampground, Sandpoint, 7 miles away
Garfield Bay Resort, Sandpoint, 7 miles away
Deep Creek Campground, Boundary County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Pack River:
White Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 2 miles away
Upper North Fork Grouse Creek Trail, Boundary County , 17 miles away
Grouse Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 18 miles away
Kelly Pass Trail, Boundary County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Pack River

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