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.
9 miles away
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