Montana whitewater - Vermilion River, Cabinet Mountains, Sanders County Sanders county, Headwaters to Clark Fork River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     22 miles   The Headwaters to Clark Fork River section of Vermilion River in Sanders County is 22 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Cabinet Mountains is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Sanders     County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Headwaters to Clark Fork River section is the only paddling section along Vermilion River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Grouse Mountain Trail, and the Cataract Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Vermilion River; throughout January this area sees the most snow; July on the other hand is the driest.   Summer brings highs in the 80's to Vermilion River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's usually in the 40's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's; night lows at Vermilion River during the winter usually sink into the 10's. All year is a good time in the Cabinet Mountains if you like the outdoors. Vermilion River, Headwaters to Clark Fork River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 22 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.80649 Longitude: -115.29661 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.832 Longitude: -115.53501 Paddler input for Vermilion River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Vermilion River, Cabinet Mountains, Montana Local climate location: TROUT CREEK RANGER STN 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Libby, Libby 28 miles away The Super 8 Libby is conveniently located on Hwy. 2 West in Libby, Montana. The property features 42 rooms, Free Hi Speed Wireless Internet, Hair Dryers, Heated Indoor Pool and Antlers Restaurant nex... Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis 33 miles away The Super 8 Motel St. Regis is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 33. Property features 53 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Suites, Hot Tub, Guest Laundry, Large vehicle parking, Outside p... Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace 39 miles away Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs. The ...   Cabinet Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cabinet Mountains. Cabinet Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cabinet Mountains. All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Vermilion River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Vermilion 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 Vermilion River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Vermilion River.   Whitewater Near Vermilion River: St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Vermilion River: Lookout Pass, Montana , 26 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 26 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 39 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 52 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 73 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 80 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 87 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 105 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 112 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 116 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Vermilion River: Super 8 Motel - Libby, Libby , 28 miles away Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 33 miles away Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace , 39 miles away Stardust Motel, Wallace , 39 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Vermilion River: Willow Creek Campground, Sanders County, 8 miles away Thompson Falls State Park Campground, Sanders County, 10 miles away Thompson Falls Campground, Sanders County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Vermilion River: Grouse Mountain Trail, Sanders County , 1 miles away Cataract Creek Trail, Sanders County , 2 miles away Water Hill Trail, Sanders County , 3 miles away West Fork Trail, Sanders County , 3 miles away Elk Mountain Trail, Sanders County , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Vermilion River