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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Montana are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch of Grave Creek in Lincoln County is 18 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has
    a pretty small number of paddling spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Foundation Creek to Tobacco River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Grave Creek. Great
exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
The Mount Marston National Recreation Trail offers hiking at its best. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Grave Creek reach the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Grave Creek dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
Grave Creek is a location that is rather arid usually; the wettest month of the year is mostly June, that's the one that rains the most, and March on the other hand is the driest.
 

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:
Fernie, British Columbia , 31 miles away, 2816 vertical feet
Castle Mountain, Alberta , 37 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Whitefish, Montana , 39 miles away, 2353 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
Kimberley, British Columbia , 88 miles away, 2465 vertical feet
Fortress Mountain, Alberta , 92 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grave Creek:
Kristianna Mountain Homes, Whitefish , 34 miles away
Kandahar Lodge, Whitefish , 39 miles away
Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish , 40 miles away
Bay Point On The Lake, Whitefish , 40 miles away
Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish , 41 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

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