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 Montana is 22 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. Vermilion River doesn't     have a lot of paddling sections, the Headwaters to Clark Fork River section is the only one. The beautiful scenery of Sanders County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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 river winds through the Cabinet Mountains and you get great scenery. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days here at Vermilion River, high temperatures generally reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's while Vermilion   River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. On a nice day at Vermilion River you can take a hike along the Grouse Mountain Trail, and there is a great hiking trail close by called the Cataract Creek Trail. These mountains rock, just look at all the cool stuff to do in the Cabinet Mountains. The amount of rain that falls at Vermilion River is close to the national average; January is the month that gets the most snow; July on the other hand is the driest. 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. 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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 - 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