Idaho whitewater - Slate Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County Idaho county, Headwaters to Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     23.7 miles   The Headwaters to Salmon River stretch of Slate Creek in Idaho is 23.7 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. The Headwaters to Salmon River section is the only paddling section along Slate Creek. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The beautiful scenery of Idaho County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room     before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Clearwater Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Slate Creek; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Slate Creek during the summer months are in the 80's   while nighttime lows are regularly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Slate Creek temperatures descend to the 20's. Slate Creek, Headwaters to Salmon River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 23.7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.4732 Longitude: -116.11911 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.63999 Longitude: -116.28279 Paddler input for Slate Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slate Creek, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: GRANGEVILLE 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 10 miles away Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,... Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall 32 miles away Indulge in the storybook romance of The Shore Lodge – a picture perfect McCall resort and spa kissing the shores of pristine Payette Lake. Surrounded by fragrant forests, rushing rivers, and soaring m... AmericInn McCall, Mccall 33 miles away Welcome to the end of the day. The newest addition to the lodging choices in McCall Idaho is the AmericInn Lodge and Suites. Centrally located near downtown shopping, airport access, and the many year...   Clearwater Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Clearwater Mountains. Clearwater Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Clearwater Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Slate Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slate Creek, 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 Lewiston, Idaho-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Slate Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slate Creek.   Whitewater Near Slate Creek: Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins) Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 36 miles long (Riggins to White Bird) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins) Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Hard Creek, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Clearwater River - South Fork, Idaho County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 5.8 miles long (Bully Creek to Highway 13) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake) Snake River, Wallowa County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing)   Ski Areas Near Slate Creek: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 27 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 43 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 87 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 94 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 117 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 128 miles away, 810 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 130 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 139 miles away, 2400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate Creek: Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 10 miles away Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 32 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 33 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 33 miles away Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slate Creek: Spring Bar Campground, Idaho County, 7 miles away Allison Creek Campground, Idaho County, 7 miles away Front Gardens RV Park, Lucile, 7 miles away   Trails Near Slate Creek: Broken Leg Trail, Idaho County , 11 miles away Lava Butte Trail, Idaho County , 13 miles away