Montana whitewater - Dearborn River, Cascade/ Lewis &Clark County

Cascade/ Lewis &Clark county, Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     29 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Cascade/ Lewis &Clark County and the water flowing gracefully down Dearborn River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section of Dearborn River in Montana is 29 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American
    Whitewater. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge stretch is one of them. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. You can pitch a tent or park
your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Dearborn River is a location that is relatively dried out commonly; the wettest month of the year is mostly June, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. Dearborn River is in close proximity to Spring Gulch which is undeniably worth a visit.
Summertime highs at Dearborn River frequently tend to be in the 80's while overnight
 
lows are commonly in the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Dearborn River.

Dearborn River, Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 29 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.2942
Longitude: -112.4472

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.19879
Longitude: -112.0963

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Current weather conditions at Dearborn River, Montana
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Local climate location: AUGUSTA 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena
35 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,...

Holiday Inn Helena, Mt, Helena
35 miles away
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Quality Inn Helena, Helena
35 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dearborn River.
 Whitewater Near Dearborn River:
Dearborn River, Lewis & Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge)
Falls Creek, Lewis & Clark County , 15 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (to Dearborn)
Dearborn River, Lewis & Clark County , 19 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 , 49 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 82 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dearborn River:
Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena , 35 miles away
Holiday Inn Helena, Mt, Helena , 35 miles away
Quality Inn Helena, Helena , 35 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Helena, Helena , 35 miles away
Comfort Inn Helena, Helena , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dearborn River:
Bean Lake Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 11 miles away
Wagons West Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 14 miles away
Montana River Outfitters Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Dearborn River:
Flesher Pass Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 18 miles away
Caribou Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 18 miles away
West Falls Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 19 miles away

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