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 is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of Sweet Grass / Park County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful Absaroka
    Range scenery is an added bonus. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls stretch is just one of many. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back
for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Boulder River is a location that is reasonably waterless regularly; during the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the long summer days, highs ordinarily are in the
 
80's at Boulder River with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Boulder River temperatures plunge to 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 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber
24 miles away
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Murray Hotel, Livingston
26 miles away
The Murray Hotel is an authentic western hotel with modern amenities in the beautiful destination of Livingston Montana. Restored to its historic role as the premiere lodging in Livingston the Murra...

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 , 24 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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