Washington whitewater, Big Sheep Creek Sheep Creek Road mile 7.5 to Sheep Creek Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     3 miles   The wonderful -blank- County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch of Big Sheep Creek in Washington is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. This is a somewhat     short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Spokane. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. 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. Big Sheep Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Sheep Creek Road mile 7.5 to Sheep Creek Camp Ground stretch is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way   in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: You ought to pop by Sand Point when you're here at Big Sheep Creek, and you'll meet a lot of people from Northport here. A day on the slopes of Red Mountain is just what you need, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Sheep Creek Falls. This river has it all. A journey to Upper Falls will fill your soul with glorious feelings. Through the summer months here at Big Sheep Creek, high temperatures usually reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Sheep Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Sheep Creek: Kettle River, Ferry/Stevens County, 29 miles away       Class II-III - 12.8 miles long (Orient to Barstow)   Ski Areas Near Big Sheep Creek: Red Mountain, British Columbia , 9 miles away, 2919 foot drop, 6 lifts, 87 runs 49 Degrees North, Washington , 32 miles away, 1851 foot drop, 6 lifts, 68 runs Whitewater, British Columbia , 50 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 43 runs Mt. Spokane, Washington , 66 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Schweitzer, Idaho , 84 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs Big White, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 2550 foot drop, 16 lifts, 118 runs   Hotels Near Big Sheep Creek: Comfort Inn Colville, Colville , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Sheep Creek: Northport City Park, Northport, 1 miles away Sheep Creek, Northport, 4 miles away The Upper Columbia RV and Campground, Colville, 5 miles away   Trails Near Big Sheep Creek: Terry Trail, Stevens , 18 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 168 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Big Sheep Creek: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam - WA , 23 miles away Crystal Falls State Park, Washington , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Sheep Creek: Colville's Dominion Meadows, Colville , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sheep Creek Deep Lake, Stevens , 13 miles away