Saint Joe River, Mountain river in Northern Idaho, United States.
The Saint Joe River flows 140 miles westward from the Northern Bitterroot Range through valleys and forests before reaching Coeur d'Alene Lake.
Native American tribes utilized the river's resources for centuries before European settlers established transportation routes along its banks in the 1800s.
The river system maintains designation under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers program, preserving 66.3 miles of waterway for future generations.
Visitors access multiple free campgrounds along the river, with the Shadowy St. Joe site offering boat launches and facilities 10 miles east of St. Maries.
The Saint Joe River claims recognition as the highest navigable river in the world, with its mouth situated at 2,129 feet above sea level.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 47.39310,-116.75400
Latest update: March 30, 2025 19:30
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising hundreds of feet, and one of North America's deepest river canyons. Historic mining towns preserve architecture from the silver boom era, while natural hot springs dot the landscape alongside waterfalls that cascade through forested valleys. These destinations span from the granite spires of City of Rocks National Reserve, where climbers tackle routes on 600-foot rock formations, to Priest Lake in the northern forests, stretching 19 miles through conifer-covered wilderness. Visitors can explore the black lava fields of Craters of the Moon, spanning over 1,100 square miles, or descend into caves where ice formations persist despite surface temperatures. The Snake River carves through Hell's Canyon at depths reaching 7,900 feet, creating opportunities for rafting and fishing. Whether hiking to Sawtooth Lake at 8,800 feet elevation, observing stars from an observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park, or walking through the Victorian streets of Wallace, these locations provide experiences across Idaho's varied terrain.
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