Idaho whitewater - St. Joe River, Bitterroot Range, Shoshone County

Shoshone county, Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     7 miles
  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 lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge stretch of St. Joe River in Shoshone County is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The Bitterroot Range scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the water
    flowing gracefully down St. Joe River beats anything. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This
is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge section is just one of many.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer at St. Joe River highs are regularly in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at St. Joe River drop
 
into the 20's.
St. Joe River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; throughout the month of January you get the most snow around here; the driest month of the year is July.

St. Joe River, Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 7 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.16305
Longitude: -115.42889

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.19361
Longitude: -115.4964

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Current weather conditions at St. Joe River, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: AVERY RANGER STN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near St. Joe River.
 Whitewater Near St. Joe River:
St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 6 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek)
St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Heller Creek to Spruce Tree)
St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground)
St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 22 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 28.4 miles long (Headwaters to Kelly Creek)
Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Shoshone and Clearwater County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 30 miles long (Headwaters to Reservoir)
Weitas Creek, Clearwater County , 29 miles away, Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater)
Kelly Creek, Clearwater County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Clayton Creek to Kelly Forks Campground)
 Ski Areas Near St. Joe River:
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 21 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 21 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 49 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 68 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 85 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 98 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 98 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 101 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 113 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near St. Joe River:
Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 14 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 49 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near St. Joe River:
Lintz Campground, Shoshone County, 3 miles away
Conrad Crossing Campground, Shoshone County, 3 miles away
Gold Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near St. Joe River:
Storm Peak Trail, Mineral County , 10 miles away

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