Idaho whitewater - White Sand Creek, Bitterroot Range, Idaho County Idaho county, Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     12 miles   The scenic beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There's camping available near White Sand Creek. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground section is one of them. The beauty of the Bitterroot Range is a great plus for this river. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking     river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground section of White Sand Creek in Idaho is 12 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at White Sand Creek generally tend to be in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. All through the winter highs are frequently in the 30's; nighttime lows in the 10's for   White Sand Creek. An average amount of precipitation falls at White Sand Creek; the wettest month of the year is regularly January, that's the one that snows the most; the driest month is July. White Sand Creek, Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.43888 Longitude: -114.54639 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.51805 Longitude: -114.65695 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 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton 32 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 32 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 33 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 Wes...   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 , 5 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek) White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek 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 , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek) Clark Fork, Missoula / Mineral County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Alberton Put In to Fish Creek) Clark Fork, Mineral County , 28 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Fish Creek to Forest Grove) Moose Creek, Idaho County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 22 miles long (Dolph Creek to Selway River)   Ski Areas Near White Sand Creek: Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 49 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 58 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 75 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 95 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 97 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 117 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 124 miles away, 2110 vertical feet   Hotels Near White Sand Creek: Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 32 miles away Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 32 miles away Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 33 miles away Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo , 38 miles away Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White Sand Creek: Colt Creek Campground, Idaho County, 3 miles away White Sand Campground, Idaho County, 6 miles away Hoodoo Lake Campground, Idaho County, 8 miles away   Trails Near White Sand Creek: Granite Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 10 miles away Lee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 11 miles away State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 13 miles away Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 16 miles away Sally Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 16 miles away