Helena, Montana Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Helena, Montana is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. 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. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Helena, Montana: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Helena, Montana Boulder River, Montana, Bison Creek to Jefferson River, 25 miles away, class II, 61 miles long. Dearborn River, Montana, Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge, 35 miles away, class II-III, 16 miles long. Dearborn River, Montana, Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge, 32 miles away, class I-II, 29 miles long. Dearborn River, Montana, Highway 287 Bridge to Missouri River, 28 miles away, class II-III, 16 miles long. Falls Creek, Montana, to Dearborn, 40 miles away, class III-V(V+), 2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Helena, Montana Big Hole River, Montana, Divide Bridge to Beaverhead River, 54 miles away, class II, 56 miles long. Blackfoot River, Montana, Highway 141 to Scotty Brown Bridge, 69 miles away, class II, 40 miles long. Blackfoot River - North Fork, Montana, Wilderness Boundary to Blackfoot River, 69 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Madison River, Montana, Madison Dam to Route 84, 62 miles away, class I-IV, 10 miles long. Smith River, Montana, Camp Baker to Eden Bridge, 61 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. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Helena, Montana Beaverhead, Montana, Clark Canyon Dam to Dillon, 84 miles away, class I-III, 21 miles long. Belt Creek, Montana, Monarch to Riceville, 90 miles away, class II-III, 14 miles long. Belt Creek, Montana, Sec 15 to Monarch, 97 miles away, class II-III, 19 miles long. Blackfoot River, Montana, Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park, 94 miles away, class II-III, 32 miles long. Flathead River - South Fork, Montana, Big Prairie to Mid Creek, 86 miles away, class II+, 31 miles long. Gallatin River, Montana, Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin, 96 miles away, class I-II, 20 miles long. Gallatin River, Montana, West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek, 88 miles away, class II-III, 11 miles long. Gallatin River, Montana, Greek Creek to Spanish Creek, 84 miles away, class II-IV, 13 miles long. Madison River, Montana, Hebgen Reservoir to Quake Lake, 100 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long. Madison River, Montana, Quake Lake to 1 1/2 mile downstream, 99 miles away, class IV-V, 1.5 miles long. Missouri River, Montana, Great Falls, 80 miles away, class II(V), 9 miles long. Two Medicine River, Montana, Forest Service Boundary to Sullivan Bridge, 95 miles away, class II-III, 62 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 Helena, Montana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Helena, Montana Great Divide, Montana, 14 miles, vertical drop 1580 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Helena, Montana Teton Pass, Montana, 58 miles, vertical drop 1010 feet Showdown, Montana, 96 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Discovery Ski, Montana, 67 miles, vertical drop 1670 feet Bridger Bowl, Montana, 86 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet Big Sky, Montana, 88 miles, vertical drop 4350 feet Moonlight Basin, Montana, 88 miles, vertical drop 4162 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Helena, Montana Marshall Mountain, Montana, 131 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana, 128 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Helena, Montana Lost Trail, Montana, 157 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Big Mountain, Montana, 175 miles, vertical drop 2500 feet Snow King, Wyoming, 183 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 175 miles, vertical drop 4139 feet Pebble Creek, Idaho, 193 miles, vertical drop 2911 feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming, 156 miles, vertical drop 2395 feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho, 153 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 Helena, Montana: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Helena, Montana Craters Of The Moon National Monument, 168 miles Glacier National Park, 155 miles Grand Teton National Park, 178 miles Yellowstone National Park, 127 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Helena, Montana City Of Rocks National Reserve, 251 miles Fossil Butte National Monument, 271 miles Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 270 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