Montana whitewater - Flathead River, Lake County

Lake county, Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     10 miles
  The Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge stretch of Flathead River in Lake County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Montana and the cool fresh water have people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a
    short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. This is the only paddling stretch along Flathead River. If you have the time you
can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Flathead River. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Flathead River. It is very dehydrated here at Flathead River ordinarily; during the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

Flathead River, Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.67909
Longitude: -114.243

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.5861
Longitude: -114.3341

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Current weather conditions at Flathead River, Montana
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Local climate location: POLSON KERR DAM 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson
9 miles away
Discover this full-service Polson, Montana hotel featuring newly renovated guest rooms and convenient access to Flathead Lake, Salish Kootenai College and the area's only casino. Located on the sout...

Bayview Inn Budget Host Polson, Polson
11 miles away
Conveniently located 'right on your way' our motel has the best views of magnificent Flathead Lake and Glacier Mountain Peaks that can be enjoyed from all our rooms. A cozy 25 unit motel, each room ha...

Americas Best Value Port Polson Inn, Polson
12 miles away
Americas Best Value Port Polson Inn is a charming, 2 story property located at the southern end of Flathead Lake, which is the largest body of water west of the Mississippi River with great views of t...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flathead River.
 Whitewater Near Flathead River:
Swan River, Lake County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Bigfork Dam to Flathead River)
Mill Creek, Missoula County , 28 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown)
 Ski Areas Near Flathead River:
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 19 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 35 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Whitefish, Montana , 40 miles away, 2353 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Castle Mountain, Alberta , 79 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 93 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 97 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flathead River:
Best Western Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson , 9 miles away
Bayview Inn Budget Host Polson, Polson , 11 miles away
Americas Best Value Port Polson Inn, Polson , 12 miles away
Twin Creeks Bed and Breakfast, Ronan , 16 miles away
Best Western White Oak Grand, Kalispell , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flathead River:
K O A Kampgrounds, Polson, 8 miles away
Barnacle Bobs RV Park/Campground, Lake County, 8 miles away
Polson Flathead Lake KOA, Polson, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Flathead River:
Revais Creek Trail, Sanders County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Flathead River:
Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 45 miles away

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