Idaho whitewater - White Sand Creek, Bitterroot Range, Idaho County Idaho county, Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     4 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 rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Idaho County and the water flowing gracefully down White Sand Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.     The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. The Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch of White Sand Creek in Idaho County is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: At White Sand Creek during the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down   into the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's while the cold winter nights at White Sand Creek are in the 10's. The annual precipitation here at White Sand Creek is about average; the month with most of the snow is January, and the driest month is July. White Sand Creek, Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.42944 Longitude: -114.44945 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.43888 Longitude: -114.54639 Paddler input for White Sand Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White Sand Creek, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: POWELL 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton 25 miles away The Super 8 Hamilton, Montana is a Pride of Super 8 Award Winner. The property features 40 Smoke Free rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Hair Dryers, Guest Laundry, Truck ... Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton 25 miles away The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season.... Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton 25 miles away This Hamilton hotel is located in the best rural area in the Rocky Mountain region according to a vote by both the Today Show and Good Morning America. With a central downtown location, the Best Weste...   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 White Sand Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on White Sand Creek, 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 Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to White Sand Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near White Sand Creek.   Whitewater Near White Sand Creek: Big Sand Creek, Idaho County , 4 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek) White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground) Brushy Fork, Idaho County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek) Crooked Fork, Clearwater/ Idaho County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork) Kootenai Creek, Ravali County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (trailside) Clark Fork, Missoula / Mineral County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Alberton Put In to Fish Creek) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek)   Ski Areas Near White Sand Creek: Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 44 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 52 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 76 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 87 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 96 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 96 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 98 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 124 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 130 miles away, 2110 vertical feet   Hotels Near White Sand Creek: Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 25 miles away Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 25 miles away Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 25 miles away Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo , 32 miles away Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White Sand Creek: Colt Creek Campground, Idaho County, 9 miles away Hoodoo Lake Campground, Idaho County, 12 miles away Lee Creek Campground, Missoula County, 13 miles away   Trails Near White Sand Creek: Lee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 11 miles away Granite Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 14 miles away Sally Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 14 miles away Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 17 miles away State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 18 miles away