Montana whitewater - Gallatin River, Gallatin County Gallatin county, West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     11 miles   This stretch of Gallatin River is 11 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The starting location is a short drive from Bozeman, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than     the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Gallatin River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The wonderful Montana scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: Gallatin River gets very little precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest month of the year is February. All through the warm days of summer, highs usually are in the 80's at Gallatin River. For the period of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's while Gallatin River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.   Gallatin River, West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 11 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.2647 Longitude: -111.2522 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3795 Longitude: -111.1747 Paddler input for Gallatin River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gallatin River, Montana Local climate location: BELGRADE AIRPORT 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Big Sky Resort, Big Sky 2 miles away Big Sky's Mountain Village lies at the base of majestic Lone Peak. The two cornerstones are the Shoshone/Huntley/Yellowstone Conference Center complex and the luxurious new Summit at Big Sky. These ta... Rainbow Ranch Lodge, Big Sky 4 miles away Located in the heart of Big Sky country, Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers world-class luxury with relaxed elegance, personalized guest service and unrivaled ambiance. In addition to 21-guest rooms there is... Lodge at Big Sky, Big Sky 7 miles away Located in the heart of Big Sky, Montana, The Lodge at Big Sky includes free continental breakfast served each morning, a heated indoor swimming pool, four Jacuzzis - one of them indoors, exercise roo...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Gallatin River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gallatin 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 Bozeman, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bozeman, Montana, the metro area neareast to Gallatin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gallatin River.   Whitewater Near Gallatin River: Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Greek Creek to Spanish Creek) Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin) Madison River, Madison County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Hebgen Reservoir to Quake Lake) Yellowstone River, Park County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Gardiner to Miner) Mulherin Creek, Park County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River) Madison River, Madison County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Quake Lake to 1 1/2 mile downstream) Madison River, Madison County , 29 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Madison Dam to Route 84)   Ski Areas Near Gallatin River: Big Sky, Montana , 13 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 15 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 33 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 77 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 82 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 86 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 88 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 95 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Great Divide, Montana , 103 miles away, 1580 vertical feet Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 130 miles away, 2400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gallatin River: Big Sky Resort, Big Sky , 2 miles away Rainbow Ranch Lodge, Big Sky , 4 miles away Lodge at Big Sky, Big Sky , 7 miles away Bucks T4 Lodge, Big Sky , 13 miles away Gallatin Gateway Inn, Bozeman , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gallatin River: Elkhorn, Ennis, 2 miles away Moose Flat Campground, Gallatin County, 3 miles away Castle Rock Inn, Gallatin Gateway, 7 miles away   Trails Near Gallatin River: Divide Trail, Gallatin County , 8 miles away Eldridge Trail, Gallatin County , 15 miles away Wapiti Ridge Trail, Gallatin County , 17 miles away Little Wapiti Creek Trail, Gallatin County , 17 miles away Wapiti Creek Trail, Gallatin County , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Gallatin River