Idaho whitewater - St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Bitterroot Range, Shoshone County Shoshone county, Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4 miles   The nature scenery of Shoshone County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek section of St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then     no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The river winds through the Bitterroot Range and you get great scenery. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek stretch is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon gets a normal amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly January, that's the one that snows the   most; July meanwhile is the driest month. Through the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 30's with temperatures at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. If you're here, you might as well go to Skookum Canyon, and perfect hiking is available along the Nelson Peak Trail. So many amusing things to do in the Bitterroot Range, not sufficient time. St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.23722 Longitude: -115.65334 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.23472 Longitude: -115.72722 Paddler input for St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: AVERY RANGER STN 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis 27 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... Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg 34 miles away If you like skiing and other outdoor recreation, you'll love the Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the metro area neareast to St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon.   Whitewater Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 7 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge) Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Shoshone and Clearwater County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 30 miles long (Headwaters to Reservoir) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 22 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek) St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence) Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir) Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Heller Creek to Spruce Tree)   Ski Areas Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: Lookout Pass, Idaho , 10 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 10 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 33 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 64 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 83 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 98 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 102 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 109 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 110 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 117 miles away, 2600 vertical feet   Hotels Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 27 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 34 miles away Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: Turner Flat Campground, Shoshone County, 3 miles away Packsaddle Campground, Shoshone County, 3 miles away Swiftwater Motel & Rv Park, Avery, 3 miles away   Trails Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: Nelson Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 4 miles away Kyle Creek Trail, Shoshone County , 7 miles away Old Montana Trail, Shoshone County , 9 miles away Wonderful Trail, Shoshone County , 9 miles away Arid Ridge Trail, Shoshone County , 9 miles away