An exceptional one-to-two-hour canoe trip through a dense willow marsh.
Put-in / access: Clearwater River Trailhead, Hwy 83 (47.2183, -113.5147)
Take-out: Seeley Lake Ranger Station (47.1958, -113.4981)
Difficulty: Beginner / Flatwater
Mileage: 3.5 miles (river) plus 1.5 miles across the lake
Season: May through September.
Hazards: None. Wake-free zone.
Permits: None.
Guided trips: No.
Camping: Seeley Lake area campgrounds.
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Seeley Lake
- Difficulty: Flatwater/Beginner (Very easy - all ages)
- Season: May-September
- Mileage: 3.5 miles
- Permits & fees: None explicitly mentioned in research.
- Hazards: Strong winds on Seeley Lake may require skirting the shore. No mandatory portages mentioned.
- Guided trips: Yes, tours are available (e.g., from $65.00 per adult). Watercraft rentals are available from Rocky Mountain Adventure Gear, Tamarack's Resort, and SLE Outside. Some adventure guides also offer guided trips.
- Camping: Clearwater Canoe Camp is adjacent to the Clearwater River. There is also another campground nearby to walk into. Confirm current flows, closures, AIS inspections, and land-manager rules before you put in. Cold water and wood hazards kill—this guide is informational, not instruction.