Montana whitewater - Dearborn River, Lewis Range, Lewis & Clark County Lewis & Clark county, Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     16 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Montana and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. The Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge stretch of Dearborn River in Montana is 16 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. This river system     has a few good paddling stretches and the Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section is one of them. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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 have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Whitewater paddling here in the Lewis Range is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Dearborn River gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. Throughout the summertime here at   Dearborn River, high temperatures usually reach the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Dearborn River temperatures fall to the 10's. Dearborn River, Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 16 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.2764 Longitude: -112.48401 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.21929 Longitude: -112.24241 Paddler input for Dearborn River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dearborn River, Lewis Range, Montana Local climate location: GIBSON DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena 38 miles away This newly built Helena Montana hotel provides extensive amenities with decor reminiscent of the Great Northern Railroad days. With 8,000 square feet of adjustable space and extensive hotel amenities... Quality Inn Airport, Helena 39 miles away Airport Hotel located within walking distance to area restaurants casinos and businesses. Hotel has easy interstate access on route between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Also lo... Wingate by Wyndham - Helena, Helena 39 miles away We are built for business and so much more. Designed in a timeless, attractive, classic and distinctive prototypical design, featuring interior corridors, premium telecommunications, over sized rooms...   Lewis Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Lewis Range. Lewis Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Lewis Range. All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Dearborn River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dearborn River, Montana. Find a whitewater outfitter in Montana Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Helena, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Helena, Montana, the metro area neareast to Dearborn River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dearborn River.   Whitewater Near Dearborn River: Dearborn River, Cascade/ Lewis &Clark County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 29 miles long (Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge) Falls Creek, Lewis & Clark County , 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (to Dearborn) Dearborn River, Lewis & Clark County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Highway 287 Bridge to Missouri River)   Ski Areas Near Dearborn River: Great Divide, Montana , 23 miles away, 1580 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 44 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 77 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 111 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 114 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 114 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 117 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 122 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 132 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dearborn River: Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena , 38 miles away Quality Inn Airport, Helena , 39 miles away Wingate by Wyndham - Helena, Helena , 39 miles away Jorgenson Inn and Suite, Helena , 39 miles away Comfort Inn Helena, Helena , 39 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dearborn River: Bean Lake Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 5 miles away Wagons West Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 12 miles away Aspen Grove Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 17 miles away   Trails Near Dearborn River: Caribou Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 12 miles away West Falls Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 13 miles away Flesher Pass Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 15 miles away Silver King Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 15 miles away Lone Mountain Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 18 miles away