Idaho whitewater - Potlatch River, Clearwater Mountains, Latah/ Nez Perce County

Latah/ Nez Perce county, Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     15 miles
  The natural beauty of Latah/ Nez Perce County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The starting point is not too far from Moscow, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wild scenery of the Clearwater Mountains is great. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your
    camp stove. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other spots for that. The Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The Little Boulder Campground
to Cedar Creek section of Potlatch River is 15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Potlatch River gets a common
 
amount of yearly rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow, and July is when it's the driest.
For the period of the warm months here at Potlatch River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Potlatch River.

Potlatch River, Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 15 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.78333
Longitude: -116.4564

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.65499
Longitude: -116.54917

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Current weather conditions at Potlatch River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: POTLATCH 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino
21 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 ...

Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston
27 miles away
The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo...

Palouse Inn, Moscow
31 miles away
This recently remodeled property is located in Moscow, ID in the heart of the Palouse Region. The University of Idaho is a short walk away, and Pullman, WA is only minutes away. Our location is perfec...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Moscow, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Potlatch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potlatch River.
 Whitewater Near Potlatch River:
Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cedar Creek to Kendrick)
Big Bear River, Latah County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School)
Clearwater River, Clearwater/ Nez Perce County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 41.3 miles long (Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border)
St. Maries River, Benewah County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 22.4 miles long (Mashburn to St. Joe River)
 Ski Areas Near Potlatch River:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 45 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 66 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 66 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 70 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 78 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 85 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 98 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 100 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 105 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 108 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potlatch River:
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 21 miles away
Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 27 miles away
Palouse Inn, Moscow , 31 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Moscow, Moscow , 35 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Moscow , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potlatch River:
Little Boulder Campground, Latah County, 4 miles away
Kamp Tomahawk, Peck, 11 miles away
Hidden Village Mobile Home Park, Orofino, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Potlatch River:
Sand Mountain Lookout Trail, Latah County , 12 miles away
White Pine National Recreation Trail, Latah County , 18 miles away

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