The Clearwater River runs through the Wells Gray Provincial Park, connecting Kamloop Lake with Clearwater Lake and Hobson Lake. The Clearwater River area is located just north of Clearwater, and extends north along the Clearwater River to Mahood Lake along the southwest border of Wells Gray Park. A wading and swimming area is located on a back eddy where the Clearwater River flows into the North Thompson River. A campground is located at the confluence of the Clearwater and North Thompson Rivers. During flood season in June and July, river currents can be extremely fast and powerful in the main part of the river.