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 beautiful scenery of Lake County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge section of Flathead River in Montana is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III 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 better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. There are no other
    stretches to paddle along Flathead River than the Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge stretch. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other
paddling places. The campgrounds here at Flathead River are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime highs here at Flathead River reach the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; night lows at Flathead River through the winter frequently
 
fall into the 10's. At Flathead River you don’t see much rain; throughout the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture.

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.

Port Polson Inn, Polson
7 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn in Polson, Montana 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...

Best Western Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson
9 miles away
Stay at this Montana resort and enjoy beautiful views of Flathead Lake! Escape to the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort situated at the south end of Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana for a wide variety o...

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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kalispell, Montana, the metro area neareast to Flathead River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

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
Big Mountain, Montana , 40 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Lost Trail, 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
Lookout Pass, Montana , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 103 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Teton Pass, Montana , 103 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flathead River:
Port Polson Inn, Polson , 7 miles away
Best Western Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson , 9 miles away
Bayview Inn Budget Host Polson, Polson , 11 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:
Barnacle Bobs RV Park/Campground, Lake County, 8 miles away
Polson Flathead Lake KOA, Polson, 8 miles away
Skipping Rock Resort, Big Arm, 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
 Lakes Near Flathead River

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