Idaho whitewater - Selway River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County

Idaho county, Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Selway River in Idaho County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. When you're paddling down a Clearwater Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can
    camp. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Selway River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground stretch is the only paddling stretch along Selway River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there
are lots of good rivers for that around here. 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. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer, highs regularly are in the 80's at Selway River, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Selway River. A normal
 
amount of rainfall falls here at Selway River; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month is July.
So much exciting stuff to do in the Clearwater Mountains, not sufficient time. Near Selway River you stumble on Twentymile Bar which is a magnificent place to check out; no need to travel far to explore out of the ordinary stuff like Stillman Point.

Selway River, Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.04916
Longitude: -115.30084

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.12888
Longitude: -115.58973

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Current weather conditions at Selway River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: FENN RANGER STATION 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville
48 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Selway River.
 Whitewater Near Selway River:
Lochsa River, Idaho County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 15 miles long (Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell)
Lochsa River, Idaho County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge)
Fish Creek, Idaho County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Forest Service Road to Lochsa River)
Lochsa River, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge)
Weitas Creek, Clearwater County , 23 miles away, Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater)
Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Idaho County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 22 miles long (Lowell to Kooskia)
Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.4 miles long (Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead)
Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (Lolo Campground to Cottonwood Flats)
 Ski Areas Near Selway River:
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 68 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 71 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 83 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 83 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Selway River:
SUPER 8 MOTEL - GRANGEVILLE, Grangeville , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Selway River:
Boyd Creek Campground, Idaho County, 0 miles away
Slide Creek Campground, Idaho County, 0 miles away
Twentymile Bar Campground, Idaho County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Selway River:
East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 7 miles away
Anderson Butte National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 10 miles away
Elk Creek Trail, Idaho County , 11 miles away
Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 13 miles away
Beaver Creek Trail, Idaho County , 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Selway River

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