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   The natural beauty of Lewis & Clark County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Lewis Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section of Dearborn River in Lewis & Clark County is 16 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section is one of them. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The campgrounds here at Dearborn River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Around Dearborn River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is February. The warmest time of the year brings highs   in the 70's to Dearborn River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Dearborn River are in 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,... 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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, 1503 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 44 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 77 miles away, 1670 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dearborn River: Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena , 38 miles away Holiday Inn Helena, Mt, Helena , 38 miles away Quality Inn Helena, Helena , 39 miles away Wingate by Wyndham Helena, 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