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 stretch of Vermilion River is 22 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. 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 lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Headwaters to Clark Fork River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Vermilion River. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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 river winds through the Cabinet Mountains and you get great scenery. The nature scenery of Sanders County and the water flowing gracefully down Vermilion River will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Cabinet Mountains. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Vermilion River; Grouse Mountain Trail is a good local trail, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Cataract Creek Trail. All   through the summertime months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Vermilion River with night lows in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Vermilion River. The amount of rain that falls at Vermilion River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is typically January, that's the one that snows the most while July is mostly the driest month. 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 - St. Regis, Saint Regis 23 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... Rodeway Inn Libby, Libby 29 miles away The Rodeway Inn is conveniently located on Hwy 2 on your way to Glacier National Park, minutes from Kootenai Falls, Swinging Bridge, Libby Dam, Cabinet View Golf Course, Turner Mtn. Ski Area, St Johns...   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, 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 Whitefish, Montana , 80 miles away, 2353 vertical feet Fernie, British Columbia , 80 miles away, 2816 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 87 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Kimberley, British Columbia , 96 miles away, 2465 vertical feet Castle Mountain, Alberta , 98 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Vermilion River: Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 23 miles away Rodeway Inn Libby, Libby , 29 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