Missoula, Montana Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Missoula, Montana but if the list below will help you locate what there is. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Missoula, Montana: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Missoula, Montana Kootenai Creek, Montana, trailside, 25 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Mill Creek, Montana, along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown, 19 miles away, class V, 2 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Missoula, Montana Brushy Fork, Idaho, Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek, 45 miles away, class IV-V+, 13 miles long. White Sand Creek, Idaho, Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground, 47 miles away, class IV-V, 4 miles long. Blackfoot River, Montana, Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park, 32 miles away, class II-III, 32 miles long. Clark Fork, Montana, Alberton Put In to Fish Creek, 45 miles away, class III-IV, 7 miles long. Flathead River, Montana, Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge, 41 miles away, class II-III, 10 miles long. Rock Creek, Montana, Middle and West Fork confluence to Clark Fork River, 31 miles away, class II-III, 50 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Missoula, Montana Big Sand Creek, Idaho, Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek, 51 miles away, class V, 4 miles long. Crooked Fork, Idaho, Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork, 56 miles away, class III-V, 2 miles long. Lochsa River, Idaho, Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek, 72 miles away, class III, 20 miles long. White Sand Creek, Idaho, Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground, 52 miles away, class III-IV, 12 miles long. Bear Creek, Montana, Trailside, 64 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long. Blackfoot River, Montana, Highway 141 to Scotty Brown Bridge, 57 miles away, class II, 40 miles long. Blackfoot River - North Fork, Montana, Wilderness Boundary to Blackfoot River, 58 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Clark Fork, Montana, Fish Creek to Forest Grove, 57 miles away, class I-IV, 9 miles long. Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek, 66 miles away, class I-IV, 26 miles long. Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek, 66 miles away, class II+, 31 miles long. Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Moccasin Creek to West Glacier, 71 miles away, class III, 9 miles long. Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge, 71 miles away, class II, 6 miles long. Flathead River - South Fork, Montana, Big Prairie to Mid Creek, 54 miles away, class II+, 31 miles long. Swan River, Montana, Bigfork Dam to Flathead River, 51 miles away, class III-IV, 1.25 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 Missoula, Montana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Missoula, Montana Marshall Mountain, Montana, 7 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana, 4 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Missoula, Montana Discovery Ski, Montana, 72 miles, vertical drop 1670 feet Lost Trail, Montana, 60 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Big Mountain, Montana, 73 miles, vertical drop 2500 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Missoula, Montana Teton Pass, Montana, 128 miles, vertical drop 1010 feet Great Divide, Montana, 112 miles, vertical drop 1580 feet Lookout Pass, Idaho, 132 miles, vertical drop 1150 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Missoula, Montana Sun Valley, Idaho, 163 miles, vertical drop 3400 feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho, 181 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Silver Mountain, Idaho, 156 miles, vertical drop 2200 feet Schweitzer, Idaho, 191 miles, vertical drop 2400 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 Missoula, Montana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Missoula, Montana Glacier National Park, 71 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Missoula, Montana Craters Of The Moon National Monument, 171 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Missoula, Montana City Of Rocks National Reserve, 248 miles Grand Teton National Park, 276 miles Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 220 miles Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 296 miles Yellowstone National Park, 243 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