Montana whitewater - Stillwater River, Flathead County Flathead county, Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   The beautiful scenery of Montana and the water flowing gracefully down Stillwater River make the trip here worthwhile. The average Montana whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Stillwater River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake section is the only one. The Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake     section of Stillwater River in Montana is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Stillwater River you can take a hike along the Fort Steele Trail. All through the summer months highs here at Stillwater River get into the 80's, and the nighttime is slightly chillier of course, usually in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and after the   sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Stillwater River dip into the 10's. Stillwater River is regularly a pretty waterless location; June is when you get the most rain here while February is regularly the driest month. Stillwater River, Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.5814 Longitude: -114.6475 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.53229 Longitude: -114.57271 Paddler input for Stillwater River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stillwater River, Montana Local climate location: FORTINE 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kristianna Mountain Homes, Whitefish 12 miles away Kristianna Mountain Homes represent the finest in slopeside accommodations, featuring daily housekeeping, down comforters, wood stove or gas fireplace and fully furnished, spacious interiors.... Kandahar Lodge, Whitefish 18 miles away Whitefish is at the north end of the Flathead Valley that has Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. The area offers scenic beauty, fishing, hiking, mountain bikin... Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish 18 miles away There is no finer place to experience Montana than at Grouse Mountain Lodge. Inside you are surrounded by the rustic charm of an upscale western lodge. Outside, all that Montana has to offer is at you...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Stillwater River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Stillwater 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 Stillwater River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stillwater River.   Whitewater Near Stillwater River: Sunday Creek, Flathead County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Headwaters to Stillwater River) Grave Creek, Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Foundation Creek to Tobacco River) Flathead River - Middle Fork, Flathead County , 25 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 58 miles long (Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Stillwater River: Big Mountain, Montana , 18 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 30 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 71 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 82 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 90 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 90 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 116 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 128 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 139 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Stillwater River: Kristianna Mountain Homes, Whitefish , 12 miles away Kandahar Lodge, Whitefish , 18 miles away Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish , 18 miles away Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish , 19 miles away Downtowner Motel Whitefish, Whitefish , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Stillwater River: Dog Creek Campground, Olney, 2 miles away Upper Stillwater Campground, Flathead County, 4 miles away Martin Falls Campground, Flathead County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Stillwater River: Fort Steele Trail, Flathead County , 2 miles away Ralph Thayer Memorial Trail, Flathead County , 8 miles away Tally Mountain Billy Creek Trail, Flathead County , 10 miles away Oettiker Creek Trail, Flathead County , 10 miles away Reid Divide Trail, Flathead County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Stillwater River: Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 43 miles away   Lakes Near Stillwater River