Idaho whitewater - Priest River, Boundary / Bonner County Boundary / Bonner county, Headwaters to Priest Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     28.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in     this river system, there are a few others too. The wonderful Boundary / Bonner County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. Briefly about the general area: The annual precipitation here at Priest River is about average; most of the snow falls during December while July is usually the driest month. High temperatures at Priest River all through the days of summer are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Priest River temperatures dip to the 10's.   Priest River, Headwaters to Priest Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 28.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.98289 Longitude: -116.9348 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.4146 Longitude: -116.92161 Paddler input for Priest River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Priest River, Idaho Local climate location: NEWPORT 27 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay 32 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 32 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...   All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Priest River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Priest River, 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 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Priest River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Priest River.   Whitewater Near Priest River: Priest River, Bonner County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 23 miles long (Upper Priest River to Priest River Town) Boundary Creek, Boundary County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Close to Canadian border to Road 2450) Smith Creek, Boundary County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Smith Creek Bridge to above Smith Creek Falls) Sullivan River, Pend Oreille County , 28 miles away, Class II - 1.3 miles long (Mill Pond to North Fork Sullivan) Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 30 miles away, Class I-III - 21.6 miles long (West Branch Pack River to Tavern) Sullivan River, Pend Oreille County , 30 miles away, Class V - 1.7 miles long (North Fork Sullivan to Highway 31)   Ski Areas Near Priest River: Schweitzer, Idaho , 26 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 37 miles away, 2000 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 47 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 77 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 90 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 102 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 102 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 135 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 155 miles away, 810 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 177 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Priest River: Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay , 32 miles away Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 32 miles away Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 32 miles away La Quinta Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Priest River: Kaniksu Resort and Marina, Nordman, 2 miles away Nordman Campground, Bonner County, 3 miles away Kaniksu RV Park and Resort, Nordman, 3 miles away   Trails Near Priest River: Hanna Flast Nature Trail, Bonner County , 7 miles away Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail, Bonner County , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Priest River