Montana whitewater - Beaverhead, Madison County

Madison county, Clark Canyon Dam to Dillon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     21 miles
  The Clark Canyon Dam to Dillon stretch of Beaverhead in Madison County is 21 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Montana and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nearby
    hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Beaverhead. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Beaverhead
doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Clark Canyon Dam to Dillon stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Beaverhead you stumble on magnificent sites like Long Gulch. Through the months of summer highs here at Beaverhead get into the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Beaverhead temperatures sink to the 0's.
Beaverhead is pretty waterless frequently; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while February is typically the driest month.
 

Beaverhead, Clark Canyon Dam to Dillon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 21 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.99829
Longitude: -112.8521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.22869
Longitude: -112.6401

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Current weather conditions at Beaverhead, Montana
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Local climate location: GLEN 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Dillon, Dillon
9 miles away
Great fishing & hunting in the Big Hole Valley. Easy I-15 access. Enjoy the outdoor recreation area. Try your luck at Lucky Lil's Casino. Truck parking. Pet charge of 10.00/night per pet. Pool closed ...

Guesthouse Intl Dillon, Dillon
9 miles away
Take a break from the big city pace and visit rustic Dillon, Montana. Dillon is home to the Great Harvest Bread Company! We have a unique dowtown area to explore. Visit our gift shops, antique and boo...

Dillon Super 8 Motel, Dillon
10 miles away
Property is conveniently located just off Interstate 15, Exit 63. Property features Super Start Breakfast, Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior corridors, Pets allowed for a fee, all queen beds, McDo...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Beaverhead.
 Whitewater Near Beaverhead:
Big Hole River, Madison / Beaverhead County , 30 miles away, Class II - 56 miles long (Divide Bridge to Beaverhead River)
 Ski Areas Near Beaverhead:
Discovery Ski, Montana , 65 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
Great Divide, Montana , 85 miles away, 1580 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 88 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 91 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 93 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 105 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 119 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Pebble Creek, Idaho , 120 miles away, 2911 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 127 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 132 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Beaverhead:
Comfort Inn Dillon, Dillon , 9 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Dillon, Dillon , 9 miles away
Dillon Super 8 Motel, Dillon , 10 miles away
Best Western Paradise Inn, Dillon , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Butte, Butte , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Beaverhead:
Barretts Park Campground, Beaverhead County, 3 miles away
Southside RV Park, Dillon, 8 miles away
Dillon Koa Kampground, Dillon, 8 miles away

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