Bozeman, Montana Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Bozeman, Montana is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Bozeman, Montana: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Bozeman, Montana Gallatin River, Montana, Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin, 21 miles away, class I-II, 20 miles long. Gallatin River, Montana, West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek, 12 miles away, class II-III, 11 miles long. Gallatin River, Montana, Greek Creek to Spanish Creek, 7 miles away, class II-IV, 13 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Bozeman, Montana Madison River, Montana, Hebgen Reservoir to Quake Lake, 36 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long. Madison River, Montana, Quake Lake to 1 1/2 mile downstream, 39 miles away, class IV-V, 1.5 miles long. Madison River, Montana, Madison Dam to Route 84, 27 miles away, class I-IV, 10 miles long. Mulherin Creek, Montana, Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River, 36 miles away, class II-III, 9 miles long. Yellowstone River, Montana, Gardiner to Miner, 32 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Bozeman, Montana Falls River, Idaho, Cave Falls Campground WY to Concrete Bridge, 74 miles away, class III, 14 miles long. Henrys Fork, Idaho, Big Springs to A-2 bridge Close to Island Park Reservoir, 55 miles away, class I-III, 9.7 miles long. Henrys Fork, Idaho, Box Canyon to Last Chance, 60 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Henrys Fork, Idaho, Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River, 71 miles away, class I-II+(V), 4 miles long. Henrys Fork, Idaho, Riverside Campground to above Upper Mesa Falls, 67 miles away, class III-V, 11 miles long. Robinson Creek, Idaho, Yellowstone National Park to Warm River, 71 miles away, class II-III, 21.9 miles long. Warm River, Idaho, Twisted Draw to Warm River Campground, 71 miles away, class IV-V+, 5 miles long. Belt Creek, Montana, Sec 15 to Monarch, 74 miles away, class II-III, 19 miles long. Big Timber Creek, Montana, Close to Half Moon Campground, 70 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Boulder River, Montana, Fourmile to Speculator Creek, 71 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long. Boulder River, Montana, Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground, 72 miles away, class III-IV, 5 miles long. Boulder River, Montana, Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls, 72 miles away, class II-III, 9 miles long. Boulder River, Montana, Boulder Falls to Highway, 71 miles away, class V+, 1 miles long. Boulder River, Montana, Bison Creek to Jefferson River, 67 miles away, class II, 61 miles long. Boulder River - West, Montana, Gallatin National Forest boundary to Boulder River, 70 miles away, class II-III, 14 miles long. Smith River, Montana, Camp Baker to Eden Bridge, 72 miles away, class I-III, 59 miles long. Tenderfoot Creek, Montana, South Fork Tenderfoot to Smith River, 65 miles away, class II, 11 miles long. Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Tower Jct. to Gardiner, 55 miles away, class III-V, 20 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 Bozeman, Montana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Bozeman, Montana Bridger Bowl, Montana, 12 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet Big Sky, Montana, 15 miles, vertical drop 4350 feet Moonlight Basin, Montana, 15 miles, vertical drop 4162 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Bozeman, Montana Showdown, Montana, 76 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Great Divide, Montana, 92 miles, vertical drop 1580 feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming, 92 miles, vertical drop 2395 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Bozeman, Montana Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, 138 miles, vertical drop 2400 feet Teton Pass, Montana, 123 miles, vertical drop 1010 feet Discovery Ski, Montana, 128 miles, vertical drop 1670 feet Snow King, Wyoming, 110 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 103 miles, vertical drop 4139 feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho, 103 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 Bozeman, Montana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Bozeman, Montana Yellowstone National Park, 48 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Bozeman, Montana Craters Of The Moon National Monument, 172 miles Grand Teton National Park, 105 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Bozeman, Montana Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 236 miles City Of Rocks National Reserve, 242 miles Fossil Butte National Monument, 201 miles Glacier National Park, 233 miles Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 288 miles Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, 260 miles Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, 256 miles Oregon National Historic Trail, 256 miles Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 272 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