Montana whitewater - Missouri River, unknown County

Great Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(V)     9 miles
  This stretch of Missouri River in Montana is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II(V) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Great Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. This is the only paddling stretch along Missouri River. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one,
    but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of unknown County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and spending some
quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Missouri River gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February.
Throughout the summer highs here at Missouri River reach the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's; nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Missouri River tend to be in the 10's.
 

Missouri River, Great Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(V)
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.5329
Longitude: -111.20521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.56689
Longitude: -111.1122

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Current weather conditions at Missouri River, Montana
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Local climate location: GREAT FALLS WSCMO AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Great Falls Inn by Riverstone, Great Falls
7 miles away
THE GREAT FALLS INN by RIVERSTONE IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN GREAT FALLS...Just what you have been looking for. The Great Falls Inn offers a unique blend of quality, value, quiet, informal elegance, a...

Townhouse Inns, Great Falls
9 miles away
TownHouse Inn is the premier hotel and convention facility of Great Falls. Located near shopping, theatre, Liberal Casino and family restaurants. The indoor pool offers a place to unwind after days ...

Super 8 Great Falls MT, Great Falls
9 miles away
The Super 8 Great Falls is centrally located on 10th Ave. & 13th Ave. South. The property features 114 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Guest Laundry, Hair Dryer, outsid...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Missouri River.
 Whitewater Near Missouri River:
Smith River, Cascade/ Meagher County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 59 miles long (Camp Baker to Eden Bridge)
Belt Creek, Cascade County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Monarch to Riceville)
Tenderfoot Creek, Meagher County , 29 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (South Fork Tenderfoot to Smith River)
 Ski Areas Near Missouri River:
Showdown, Montana , 46 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 83 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Great Divide, Montana , 88 miles away, 1503 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Missouri River:
Great Falls Inn by Riverstone, Great Falls , 7 miles away
Townhouse Inns, Great Falls , 9 miles away
Super 8 Great Falls MT, Great Falls , 9 miles away
Fairfield Inn Great Falls, Great Falls , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Great Falls, Great Falls , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Missouri River:
Great Falls Koa Kampground, Great Falls, 5 miles away
Missouri Meadows Campground, Great Falls, 11 miles away
Dicks RV Park, Great Falls, 12 miles away

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