Idaho whitewater, Coeur d'Alene River Shoshone county, Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     51.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River section of Coeur d'Alene River is 51.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene     River stretch is just one of many. The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. If you're coming from Coeur d'Alene it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.   A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. 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. Briefly about the general area: Hiking is a popular thing to do around Coeur d'Alene River; Fearn Creek Trail is a good local trail. Clark Gulch is near Coeur d'Alene River and is absolutely a great spot to take a look at, and a visit to Coeur d'Alene National Forest when you're here is never a bad idea. Coeur d'Alene River, Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Coeur d'Alene River.   Whitewater Near Coeur d'Alene River: Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 51.2 miles long (Tepee Creek to South Fork Coeur d'Alene River) Coeur d'Alene River - Little North Fork, Shoshone County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 29.1 miles long (Laverne Creek to Coeur d'Alene River) Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County, 10 miles away       Class II - 26 miles long (Senator Creek Campground to Prichard) Couer d'Alene River - Big North Fork, Shoshone County, 14 miles away       Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Jordan Creek to Teepee Creek)   Ski Areas Near Coeur d'Alene River: Silver Mountain, Idaho , 12 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs Lookout Pass, Idaho , 39 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Schweitzer, Idaho , 41 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs Turner Mountain, Montana , 59 miles away, 2110 foot drop, 1 lifts, 20 runs Mt. Spokane, Washington , 61 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Kimberley, British Columbia , 93 miles away, 2465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 80 runs 49 Degrees North, Washington , 96 miles away, 1851 foot drop, 6 lifts, 68 runs   Hotels Near Coeur d'Alene River: Fairbridge Inn And Suites Kell, Kellogg , 11 miles away Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg , 11 miles away Trail Motel, Kellogg , 11 miles away Best Western Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint , 34 miles away Seasons At Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Coeur d'Alene River: Devil's Elbowaho Panhandle Natl Forest, -blank-, 1 miles away Country Lane Recreational Vehicle Resort, Kingston, 5 miles away Bumblebee, Kingston, 5 miles away   Trails Near Coeur d'Alene River: Boundary Peak Trail, Shoshone , 6 miles away Fearn Creek Trail, Shoshone , 7 miles away Spyglass Miners Trail, Shoshone , 8 miles away Independence Creek National Recreation Trail, Shoshone , 10 miles away Holmes Trail, Shoshone , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Coeur d'Alene River: Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho , 3 miles away Old Mission State Park, Idaho , 12 miles away Farragut State Park, Idaho , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Coeur d'Alene River: Pinehurst Golf Course, Pinehurst , 8 miles away Shoshone Golf Club, Kellogg , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Coeur d'Alene River Rose Lake, Kootenai , 18 miles away