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 stretch of Boulder River in Montana is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls stretch is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of Montana and the water flowing gracefully down Boulder River are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
    This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might have to settle for
a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Absaroka Range is a great plus for this river. There's camping available near Boulder River. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
At Boulder River during the summer months highs are in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in
 
the 10's overnight here at Boulder River.
Boulder River is a location that is reasonably dehydrated mostly; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February.

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 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber
22 miles away
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Murray Hotel, Livingston
26 miles away
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Livingston Super 8 Motel, 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, 4162 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 98 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 102 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 105 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 133 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 134 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River:
Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber , 22 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 26 miles away
Livingston Super 8 Motel, 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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