Montana whitewater - Grave Creek, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Foundation Creek to Tobacco River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     18 miles
  The Foundation Creek to Tobacco River section of Grave Creek is 18 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Montana and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Grave Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Foundation Creek to Tobacco River stretch is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no
    problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling
rivers. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warm days of summer at Grave Creek highs are mostly in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Grave Creek temperatures descend to the 10's. Not much rainfall
 
falls here at Grave Creek; most of the rain falls during June, and the driest month is March.
Going for a hike along the Mount Marston National Recreation Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.

Grave Creek, Foundation Creek to Tobacco River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.9439
Longitude: -114.75641

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.79809
Longitude: -114.9517

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Current weather conditions at Grave Creek, Montana
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Local climate location: EUREKA RANGER STATION 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grave Creek.
 Whitewater Near Grave Creek:
Sunday Creek, Flathead County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Headwaters to Stillwater River)
Stillwater River, Flathead County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Grave Creek:
Big Mountain, Montana , 39 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 51 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 55 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 103 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 108 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 110 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 124 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Teton Pass, Montana , 148 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grave Creek:
Kristianna Mountain Homes, Whitefish , 34 miles away
Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish , 40 miles away
Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish , 41 miles away
Downtowner Motel Whitefish, Whitefish , 42 miles away
Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Grave Creek:
Big Therriault Campground, Lincoln County, 3 miles away
Little Therriault Lake Campground, Lincoln County, 4 miles away
North Campground, Lincoln County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Grave Creek:
Mount Marston National Recreation Trail, Lincoln County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Grave Creek:
Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Grave Creek

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