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

Shoshone county, Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS III     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Shoshone County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The wild scenery of the Bitterroot Range is great. This section of St. Joe River in Shoshone County is 10 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming
    from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The campgrounds here at St. Joe River are pretty good. The Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You
can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime here at St. Joe River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's; the nighttime is a little colder of course, usually in the 40's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the winter at St. Joe River temperatures
 
dip to the 20's.
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at St. Joe River; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that snows the most while July is usually the driest month.

St. Joe River, Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.05611
Longitude: -115.35501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.15583
Longitude: -115.41612

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Current weather conditions at St. Joe River, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: AVERY RANGER STN 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis
22 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
41 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
41 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-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge)
St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Heller Creek to Spruce Tree)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 28.4 miles long (Headwaters to Kelly Creek)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground)
St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek)
Kelly Creek, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Clayton Creek to Kelly Forks Campground)
Weitas Creek, Clearwater County , 25 miles away, Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater)
St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 29 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence)
 Ski Areas Near St. Joe River:
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 27 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 27 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 55 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 73 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 82 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 96 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 96 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 103 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 104 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 112 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near St. Joe River:
Black Diamond Guest Cmp. & Rnch., De Borgia , 13 miles away
Lincoln's Silver Dollar Bar, Haugan , 13 miles away
Lincolns Silver Dollar Inn, Haugan , 13 miles away
Mangold General Store & Motel, Saltese , 17 miles away
Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near St. Joe River:
Fly Flat Campground, Shoshone County, 0 miles away
Gold Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 2 miles away
Conrad Crossing Campground, Shoshone County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near St. Joe River:
Storm Peak Trail, Mineral County , 14 miles away

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