Montana whitewater - Boulder River, Absaroka Range, Sweet Grass / Park County

Sweet Grass / Park county, Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     9 miles
  The Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls section of Boulder River in Sweet Grass / Park County is 9 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a
    very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Chippy Park Campground
to Boulder Falls section is just one of many. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The river winds through the Absaroka Range and you get great scenery. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Montana and the playfulness of the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
Boulder River is pretty dehydrated mostly; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.
 
Through the long summer days at Boulder River temperatures are typically in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows at Boulder River throughout the winter mostly plunge into the 10's.

Boulder River, Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4383
Longitude: -110.18821

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.54909
Longitude: -110.2074

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Current weather conditions at Boulder River, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: LIVINGSTON FAA AP 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber
24 miles away
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Murray Hotel, Livingston
26 miles away
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Super 8 Livingston, Livingston
27 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder River.
 Whitewater Near Boulder River:
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Boulder Falls to Highway)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground)
Boulder River - West, Park Sweet Grass County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Gallatin National Forest boundary to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Fourmile to Speculator Creek)
Boulder River - East, Sweet Grass County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Headwaters to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 13 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (McLeod to Highway bridge)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 23 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
Big Timber Creek, Sweet Grass County , 27 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Close to Half Moon Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder River:
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 51 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 61 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 74 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 84 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 86 miles away, 4166 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 98 miles away, 2212 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River:
Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber , 24 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 26 miles away
Super 8 Livingston, Livingston , 27 miles away
Best Western Yellowstone Inn, Livingston , 27 miles away
Quality Inn Livingston, Livingston , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder River:
Big Beaver Campground, Sweet Grass County, 1 miles away
Falls Creek Campground, Sweet Grass County, 1 miles away
Aspen Campground, Sweet Grass County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder River:
Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 16 miles away

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