Billings, Montana Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Billings, Montana and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Billings, Montana: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Billings, Montana Yellowstone River, Montana, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT, 5 miles away, class II, 22 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Billings, Montana Stillwater River, Montana, Whitebird to Fireman's Point, 45 miles away, class III, 4.5 miles long. Yellowstone River, Montana, Boulder River to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, 46 miles away, class I-III, 76 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Billings, Montana Rock Creek, Montana, Lake Fork to Red Lodge, 51 miles away, class II-IV, 10 miles long. Rosebud Creek, Montana, East and West Fork Rosebud to Stillwater River, 53 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Rosebud Creek - East, Montana, Lake to Sand Dunes Campground, 68 miles away, class IV-V, 6 miles long. Rosebud Creek - West, Montana, Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground, 73 miles away, class III-IV+(V), 3 miles long. Stillwater River, Montana, Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow, 74 miles away, class I-III, 11.8 miles long. Stillwater River, Montana, Cliff Swallow to Whitebird, 57 miles away, class II, 17.7 miles long. Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Box, 68 miles away, class V+, 22.9 miles long. Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Lower, 61 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long. Shoshone River, Wyoming, Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120, 65 miles away, class II-V, 8.1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Billings, Montana Boulder River, Montana, McLeod to Highway bridge, 95 miles away, class III, 4.5 miles long. Boulder River - East, Montana, Headwaters to Boulder River, 98 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Montana, Trailhead to State line, 88 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Stillwater River, Montana, Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine, 83 miles away, class I-V, 3.5 miles long. Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Upper, 78 miles away, class III-V, 4.2 miles long. Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Honeymoon, 76 miles away, class IV-V+, 2.6 miles long. Crandall Creek, Wyoming, Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road, 78 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long. Greybull River, Wyoming, Venus Creek to Forest Service boundary, 93 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Shell Creek, Wyoming, Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary, 91 miles away, class II-V, 11 miles long. Shoshone River - North Fork, Wyoming, Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir, 89 miles away, class I-III, 40 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Billings, Montana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Billings, Montana Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, 46 miles, vertical drop 2400 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Billings, Montana Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Billings, Montana Antelope Butte, Wyoming, 106 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Billings, Montana Showdown, Montana, 158 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Bridger Bowl, Montana, 165 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet Big Sky, Montana, 179 miles, vertical drop 4350 feet Moonlight Basin, Montana, 179 miles, vertical drop 4162 feet Snow King, Wyoming, 182 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 181 miles, vertical drop 4139 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Billings, Montana Grand Targhee, Wyoming, 201 miles, vertical drop 2395 feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho, 231 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Billings, Montana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Billings, Montana Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 63 miles Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, 84 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Billings, Montana Grand Teton National Park, 176 miles Yellowstone National Park, 143 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Billings, Montana Devils Tower National Monument, 270 miles Dinosaur National Monument, 282 miles Fossil Butte National Monument, 238 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Montana Rivers