Montana whitewater - Clark Fork, Bitterroot Range, Missoula / Mineral County Missoula / Mineral county, Alberton Put In to Fish Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   This section of Clark Fork in Missoula / Mineral County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging     out with mother nature are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Missoula / Mineral County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The wild scenery of the Bitterroot Range is great. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: At Clark Fork you don’t see much rainfall; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Clark Fork reach the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Through the wintertime   highs are usually in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Clark Fork are in the 10's. Nearby Sawmill Gulch is a magnificent place to go if you're at Clark Fork. Clark Fork, Alberton Put In to Fish Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.99229 Longitude: -114.4454 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.00329 Longitude: -114.69921 Paddler input for Clark Fork, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clark Fork, Bitterroot Range, Montana Local climate location: SUPERIOR 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula 31 miles away The Days Inn Missoula Airport is your idea lodging choice in the Missoula area, conveniently located off of I-90 & Highway 93 North at exit 96. For added convenience, ample bus & truck parkin... Wingate by Wyndham - Missoula Mt, Missoula 35 miles away We are built for business and so much more. 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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 Clark Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clark Fork.   Whitewater Near Clark Fork: Clark Fork, Mineral County , 11 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Fish Creek to Forest Grove) Brushy Fork, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek) Crooked Fork, Clearwater/ Idaho County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork) White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground) Mill Creek, Missoula County , 27 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown) White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground) Big Sand Creek, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek)   Ski Areas Near Clark Fork: Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 40 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 46 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 50 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 72 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 75 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 81 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 99 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 105 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 111 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clark Fork: River Edge Resort Motel, Alberton , 5 miles away Lolo Hot Springs Mountain, Lolo , 13 miles away Budget Host Inn, Superior , 24 miles away Hill Top Motel, Superior , 24 miles away Wild Horse Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clark Fork: River Edge Campground Casino, Alberton, 6 miles away Big Pine Campground, Mineral County, 6 miles away Fort Lolo Hot Springs, Lolo, 14 miles away   Trails Near Clark Fork: Josephine Creek Trail, Missoula County , 10 miles away Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 10 miles away McCormick Creek Trail, Missoula County , 13 miles away State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 14 miles away Kennedy Creek Trail, Missoula County , 15 miles away