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 section of Flathead River in Montana is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The average Montana whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature     have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The nature scenery of Montana and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling stretch along Flathead River. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Around Flathead River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls throughout June; the driest month of the year is February. At Flathead River during the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; overnight lows at Flathead River during the winter usually sink into the 10's.   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 Paddler input for Flathead River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Flathead River, Montana 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... Twin Creeks Bed and Breakfast, Ronan 16 miles away We are a four season destination, located in North Western Montana. More than a Bed and Breakfast it is ideal for family reunions as well as retreats. The beautiful location is complete with a small c...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Flathead River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Flathead River, Montana. Find a whitewater outfitter in Montana Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Kalispell, Montana 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.       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: 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 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Kalispell , 26 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