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
  This 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 average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of Shoshone County and the water flowing gracefully down St. Joe River beats anything. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge stretch is just
    one of them. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The campgrounds here at St. Joe River are pretty good. 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.
Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The river winds through the Bitterroot Range and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of rainfall falls here at St. Joe River; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow; July is the month with the least moisture.
High temperatures at St. Joe River during the days
 
of summer are in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at St. Joe River are in the 20's.

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.

Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis
26 miles away
The Super 8 Motel St. Regis is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 33. Property features 53 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Suites, Hot Tub, Guest Laundry, Large vehicle parking, Outside p...

Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace
35 miles away
Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs. The ...

Stardust Motel, Wallace
35 miles away
Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs with ...



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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 , 26 miles away
Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace , 35 miles away
Stardust Motel, Wallace , 35 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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