St. Joe River, Idaho
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Idaho's emerald green St. Joe River is creased with some exhilarating whitewater.
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While the "Shadowy St. Joe" meets a peaceful and entirely undramatic end as it spills into the waters of popular Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, the St. Joe's upstream story is an entirely different story. Kicking off some 90 miles east in the Bitterroot Mountains that divide Idaho and Montana, rivers trips here feature some 15 miles of fun Class II-III whitewater. The rugged forestlands through which the St. Joe cuts are part of the sprawling Idaho Pandhandle National Forest, a recent 2.5-million-acre amalgamation of the state's Coeur d'Alene, St. Joe and Kaniksu national forests.
Tour Operator Trips on the St. Joe River, Idaho
* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
