Class II-III Selway River, ID

The Middle Fork of the Clearwater River System is formed by two main forks, the Lochsa and Selway rivers. These tributaries rise on the west slopes of the rugged Bitterroot Mountains in north-central Idaho and constitute the major river drainage north of the Salmon River.

The exceptionally pure, clear, clean water of this river system and the surrounding forest ecosystem provides a wide variety of cultural, recreational, scenic, historical, and natural opportunities for visitors.

The Selway River drops 7,641 feet in 99 miles. The lower Selway is readily accessible due to its proximity to the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway or U.S. Highway 12.

This corridor provides a wide range of river-related opportunities, including sightseeing, day use, recreational floating and tubing, swimming, picnicking, developed and dispersed camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking on riverside trails.

 

For More Information Visit:

Middle Fork Clearwater River - rivers.gov