2025-12-06T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations above 3000 feet around 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Fernwood, Mullan, Lookout Pass, Fourth Of July Pass, Osburn, St. Maries, Wallace, and Dobson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will become heavy at times Friday through Saturday over Lookout Pass. Snow will briefly change to rain at Lookout Pass Friday afternoon before changing back to rain Friday evening.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for the river ranges from Class III to Class IV depending on the segment being run. The total segment mileage for the Little North Fork Clearwater River is approximately 20 miles.
The river includes various rapids and obstacles, including the Upper Gorge, which features a tight, technical section with numerous drops and boulder gardens. The Middle Gorge includes sections of continuous Class III-IV rapids, while the Lower Gorge features larger waves and holes.
Specific regulations for the area include a permit system for commercial outfitters, as well as a requirement for personal flotation devices for all individuals on the river. Additionally, the use of glass containers is prohibited in the river corridor.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 2300 cfs (7.45 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12414500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Orphan Point Saddle
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Orphan Saddle
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Crater Peak
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Camp 3
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Little North Fork Clearwater River
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