Montana whitewater - Swan River, Lake County Lake county, Bigfork Dam to Flathead River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1.25 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Kalispell, as you can see on the road map further down. The Bigfork Dam to Flathead River stretch of Swan River is 1.25 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The natural beauty of Montana and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This is the only paddling stretch     along Swan River. 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. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Swan River. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months highs here at Swan River get into the 70's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 40's. All through the winter highs are frequently in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Swan River temperatures sink to the 10's. Swan River gets very little rain; through the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture. A day at Long Beach in the neighborhood of Swan River is time well spent.   Swan River, Bigfork Dam to Flathead River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 1.25 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.01979 Longitude: -113.97811 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.06079 Longitude: -114.07891 Paddler input for Swan River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Swan River, Montana Local climate location: CRESTON 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western White Oak Grand, Kalispell 15 miles away This Kalispell, Montana hotel is located in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana and offers luxury and comfort 30 miles from Glacier National Park. The Best Western White Oak Grand is one mile fr... Bridge Street Cottages, Bigfork 15 miles away Bridge Street Cottages, completed in 2004, are located, on the Swan River where it flows into Bigfork Bay. It's an idyllic setting for our luxury cottages that are full of amenities, Just a short stro... Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls 17 miles away Bad Rock B and B is 14 years old. It has won several awards and has a great repeat business. Its owners are world travelers with medical science backgrounds. They know what travelers want!Glacier Nati...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Swan River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Swan 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 Swan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Swan River.   Whitewater Near Swan River: Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge) Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier) Flathead River, Lake County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge) Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 31 miles long (Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek)   Ski Areas Near Swan River: Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 24 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 30 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 47 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 85 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 99 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 109 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 114 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 118 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 118 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Beaches Near Swan River: Long Beach, Flathead County , 4 miles away   Hotels Near Swan River: Best Western White Oak Grand, Kalispell , 15 miles away Bridge Street Cottages, Bigfork , 15 miles away Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls , 17 miles away Glacier Park Super 8 Motel, Columbia Falls , 17 miles away Bayview Inn Budget Host Polson, Polson , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Swan River: Ronde'vue Park, Bigfork, 2 miles away Woods Bay Marina and RV Park, Bigfork, 2 miles away Outback Montana RV/Tent Campground, Bigfork, 2 miles away   Trails Near Swan River: Wolf Creek Trail, Flathead County , 7 miles away Noisy Creek Notch Trail, Flathead County , 8 miles away Alpine Trail, Flathead County , 9 miles away Jimmie Ridge Trail, Flathead County , 10 miles away Peterson Creek Trail, Lake County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Swan River: Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Swan River: Eagle Bend Golf Club, Bigfork , 5 miles away