Montana whitewater - Rock Creek, Missoula County Missoula county, Middle and West Fork confluence to Clark Fork River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     50 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section of Rock Creek is 50 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. The scenic beauty of Missoula County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near     and far. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Rock Creek. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Rock Creek without first going for a hike along the Sandstone Ridge Trail, and a magnificent site close by is Cub Gulch. During the warm months highs here at Rock Creek reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Rock Creek. It is very dried up here at   Rock Creek frequently; the month with most of the rain is May, and October on the other hand is the driest. There are nice places to explore along the Ranch Creek Trail. Rock Creek, Middle and West Fork confluence to Clark Fork River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 50 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.22299 Longitude: -113.52031 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.72529 Longitude: -113.6831 Paddler input for Rock Creek, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, Montana Local climate location: MISSOULA WSO AP 31 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hubbards Ponderosa Lodge, Missoula 32 miles away 2 story property centrally located in downtown Missoula and just across the footbridge from the University.... Holiday Inn Express Missoula-Riverside, Mt, Missoula 33 miles away We are conveniently located within walking distance to the University of Montana and downtown Missoula. The Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers and the surrounding areas provide opportunities... CREEKSIDE INN, Missoula 33 miles away 30 rooms within 3 blocks of the University of Montana - 6 blocks from the business and entertainment center - All rooms have queen beds and 25in TVs with HBO - Seasonal outdoor heated pool - 24 hr des...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Rock Creek, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rock Creek, 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 Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek.   Whitewater Near Rock Creek: Blackfoot River, Missoula County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 32 miles long (Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park)   Ski Areas Near Rock Creek: Discovery Ski, Montana , 27 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 30 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 38 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 44 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 88 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Great Divide, Montana , 90 miles away, 1580 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 91 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 109 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 144 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 152 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rock Creek: Hubbards Ponderosa Lodge, Missoula , 32 miles away Holiday Inn Express Missoula-Riverside, Mt, Missoula , 33 miles away CREEKSIDE INN, Missoula , 33 miles away Missoula MT Days Inn, Missoula , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Missoula-Parkside, Mt, Missoula , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rock Creek: Bighorn Campground, Granite County, 6 miles away Stony Creek Campground, Granite County, 6 miles away Grizzly Campground, Granite County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Rock Creek: Ranch Creek Trail, Granite County , 0 miles away Sandstone Ridge Trail, Granite County , 2 miles away Hogback Ridge Trail, Granite County , 4 miles away Grizzly Creek Trail, Granite County , 4 miles away Otters Hump Trail, Granite County , 4 miles away