JOHNSON CREEK RECREATION AREA
JOHNSON CREEK RECREATION AREA LAUNCH
PADDLE DISTANCE: varies
ELEVATION: 2067’
LENGTH AND ACREAGE: varies
MAPS: IPNF, Clark Fork Topo
LAUNCH GPS: 48°08’20” N 116°13’43” W
BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.263.8417
ELEVATION: 2067’
LENGTH AND ACREAGE: varies
MAPS: IPNF, Clark Fork Topo
LAUNCH GPS: 48°08’20” N 116°13’43” W
BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.263.8417
DESCRIPTION:
Johnson Creek is a premier paddling location, where the Clark Fork River enters the Pend Orielle Lake. Once in the water, there are many routes to paddle to get out onto Pend Orielle Lake. If you hug the south shore thru channels, you come to the landing on the lake facing west.
There is a dock on the east side of the peninsula to tie your boats up. Or you can paddle around the peninsula to a Long Beach with a small pond in it.
A cool thing about this beach, is of course, the wonderful skipping rocks.
If you want to extend your paddle, or are looking for a place to boat camp, just head south down the east shore line. The boat camps are exceptional and private.
There is a dock on the east side of the peninsula to tie your boats up. Or you can paddle around the peninsula to a Long Beach with a small pond in it.
A cool thing about this beach, is of course, the wonderful skipping rocks.
If you want to extend your paddle, or are looking for a place to boat camp, just head south down the east shore line. The boat camps are exceptional and private.
ATTRACTIONS
Pend Orielle Wildlife Area Clark Fork Unit, Denton Slough, the Clark Fork River, Clark Fork, Samowen Camp Ground, and the Green Monarchs.
DIRECTIONS:
From Sandpoint, turn right onto Hwy 200 and drive to Clark Fork. About half way thru Clark Fork is the Clark Fork Pantry. Stop here for incredible sandwiches on homemade bread and peanut butter cookies. A bit further on 200, you will see a Forest Service sign on the right to Johnson Creek Launch.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Johnson Creek Falls is just a bit further on F.R. 278, Pend Orielle Wildlife Area, the Clark Fork River, Clark Fork, the Green Monarchs, Samowen Camp Ground, and 4 Islands tompaddle around, and the Denton Slough.
R & P:
The Clark Fork Pantry, and Squeeze Inn Restaurant. Mr Sub, Eichardt’s, and Jalapeños in Sandpoint.