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

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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, Montana
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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