Montana whitewater - Boulder River, Jefferson County

Jefferson county, Bison Creek to Jefferson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     61 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful Jefferson County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Helena, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are no other sections to paddle along Boulder River than the Bison Creek to Jefferson River section. You might have
    to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.
And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Boulder River in Jefferson County is 61 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Boulder River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows through the winter for Boulder River tend to be in the 0's.
 
It is very dried out here at Boulder River usually; most of the rain falls throughout June while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Hay Canyon is a great site to visit in the vicinity of Boulder River, and on a pleasant day you can take a hike along the Upper Whitetail Park Trail.

Boulder River, Bison Creek to Jefferson River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 61 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.261
Longitude: -112.32891

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.86693
Longitude: -111.94472

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Current weather conditions at Boulder River, Montana
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Local climate location: BOULDER 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Whitehall, Whitehall
9 miles away
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26 miles away
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Best Western Butte Plaza Inn, Butte
26 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder River.
 Ski Areas Near Boulder River:
Great Divide, Montana , 35 miles away, 1580 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 60 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 63 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 77 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 87 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Teton Pass, Montana , 101 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 106 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 121 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 127 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 129 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River:
Super 8 Motel - Whitehall, Whitehall , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Butte (Parkside), Mt, Butte , 26 miles away
Best Western Butte Plaza Inn, Butte , 26 miles away
Butte War Bonnet Hotel, Butte , 26 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Butte, Butte , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder River:
Sunset Trailer Court, Boulder, 8 miles away
Free Enterprise Health Mine and Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away
High Ore Health Mine, Boulder, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder River:
Upper Whitetail Park Trail, Jefferson County , 6 miles away
Fetters Trail, Jefferson County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Boulder River

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