Best paddling near Clearwater

9 paddle runs · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Clearwater, Idaho — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Selway River, Sec. 22, T32N, R11E To Headwaters
#1 Selway River, Sec. 22, T32N, R11E To Headwaters Good
6.1 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Selway River, located in Idaho, boasts a challenging and scenic whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,200 and 3,000 cubic feet per…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary
#2 Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary Good
13.3 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) to Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary in Idaho is an advanced level run with a class rating of IV-V. The ideal…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 35, T33N, R9E To Headwaters, Sec. 33, T33N, R10E
#3 Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 35, T33N, R9E To Headwaters, Sec. 33, T33N, R10E Good
15.4 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary to Headwaters section of the Whitewater River Run is a breathtaking 47-mile stretch in north-central Idaho. This section of the river is…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Selway River, Sec. 11, T31N, R9E To Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E
#4 Selway River, Sec. 11, T31N, R9E To Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E Good
17.7 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Selway River, located in Idaho, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the Selway River is around 1,000 to 3,000 cfs, which…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Wilderness Boundary To Fs Road 319
#5 Wilderness Boundary To Fs Road 319 Good
17.9 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Wilderness Boundary to FS Road 319 is a popular river run in Idaho. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500-2,000 cfs, with the peak…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Fs Road 319 To Selway River Road (Fs 223)
#6 Fs Road 319 To Selway River Road (Fs 223) Good
18.0 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run, located in the state of Idaho, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 3,000…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E To Headwaters
#7 Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E To Headwaters Good
18.0 mi away
· 3,610 cfs · in range (1,000-40,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Idaho is a popular spot for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 500 and 1,500 cubic…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge
#8 White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge Good
19.4 mi away
· 2,710 cfs · in range (400-25,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The White Pine Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge River Run on the Lochsa River in Idaho is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience. The run is characterized…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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32nd Street to Smelter
#9 32nd Street to Smelter
12.7 mi away
Why 50: a defined runnable stretch
50Solid

Paddling near Clearwater

The Clearwater area has 12 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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