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 Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek section of St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon in Idaho is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Bitterroot Range and you get great scenery. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The campgrounds here at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon are pretty good. Great exercise and just being out     on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek stretch is just one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Skookum Canyon is a fine site to spend some time at, and going for a hike along the Nelson Peak Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of   this region. If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Bitterroot Range. St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; the month with most of the snow is January while July is typically the driest month. During the summer months at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon temperatures are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon are in the 20's. 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... Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg 34 miles away Indoor Waterpark Included With Every Room The Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain Resort is the regions premier condominium resort with studio one and two bedroom condos and family suites with lofts... Kellogg Inn, Kellogg 34 miles away The Silver Valley Inn brings hospitality and charm to all of our guests by offering a large complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and spa, and we are a pet friendly establishment. We have many scenic v...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, 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 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 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   Hotels Near St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon: Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 27 miles away Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 34 miles away Kellogg Inn, 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