Clearwater River, Middle Fork

Clearwater National Forest
12730 Highway 12
Orofino, Idaho 83544
Nez Perce National Forest
Route 2, Box 475
Grangeville, Idaho 83530
Bitterroot National Forest
1801 North 1st Street
Hamilton, Montana 59840
Designated Reach: October 2, 1968. The Middle Fork from the town of Kooskia upstream to the town of Lowell. The Lochsa River from its confluence with the Selway River at Lowell (forming the Middle Fork) upstream to the Powell Ranger Station. The Selway River from Lowell upstream to its origin.
Classification/Mileage: Wild -- 54.0 miles; Recreational -- 131.0 miles; Total -- 185.0 miles.
The Middle Fork of the Clearwater River includes the Lochsa and Selway Rivers, which are both excellent whitewater rivers. The Selway, most of which lies in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, may be the premier whitewater trip in the country. Part of the exploration route of Lewis and Clark follows the Lochsa River. These rivers offer clear, clean water, beautiful scenery with great plant diversity, and abundant wildlife.
Take a trip down the Selway River with the National Geographic Society!
U.S. Forest Service Permit Application Page 
(For all 4 Idaho Permit rivers.)