Montana whitewater - Rosebud Creek - East, Absaroka Range, Carbon County Carbon county, Lake to Sand Dunes Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     6 miles   The nature scenery of Carbon County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Lake to Sand Dunes Campground stretch of Rosebud Creek - East is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class     IV-V section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Absaroka Range and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Rosebud Creek - East gets a typical amount of yearly rain; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain; October is when it's the driest. During the summer months at Rosebud Creek - East highs are generally in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically   in the 30's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Rosebud Creek - East temperatures drop to the 0's. Rosebud Creek - East, Lake to Sand Dunes Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.2037 Longitude: -109.64071 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.24819 Longitude: -109.58761 Paddler input for Rosebud Creek - East, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rosebud Creek - East, Absaroka Range, Montana Local climate location: COOKE CITY 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge 25 miles away Yellowstone Park via Beartooth Highway or the Historic Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.While in Red Lodge enjoy our indoor pool and hot tub. All rooms have pillow top beds, refrigerators and microwaves, 27 ... Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge 25 miles away The Yodeler Motel, in beautiful Red Lodge, Montana, is a great place to begin your western adventure. Only three blocks from the famous historic downtown of Red Lodge. There are year round activities ... Super 8 Motel - Columbus, Columbus 33 miles away The Super 8 in Columbus is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 408. The property features 72 will appointed guest rooms featuring queen beds, hair dryers, coffee makers, iron/ironing boa...   Absaroka Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Absaroka Range. Absaroka Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Absaroka Range. All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Rosebud Creek - East, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rosebud Creek - East, 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rosebud Creek - East.   Whitewater Near Rosebud Creek - East: Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground) Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 11.8 miles long (Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper) Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 17 miles away, Class II - 17.7 miles long (Cliff Swallow to Whitebird) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon) Rosebud Creek, Stillwater County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (East and West Fork Rosebud to Stillwater River) Crandall Creek, Park County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road) Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 19 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box) Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)   Ski Areas Near Rosebud Creek - East: Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 19 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 93 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 108 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 116 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 116 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 116 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 124 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 126 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 143 miles away, 900 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 159 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rosebud Creek - East: Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 25 miles away Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 25 miles away Super 8 Motel - Columbus, Columbus , 33 miles away Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber , 38 miles away The Cody, Cody , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rosebud Creek - East: Jimmy Joe Campground, Carbon County, 1 miles away East Rosebud Campground, Carbon County, 2 miles away Pine Grove Campground, Stillwater County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Rosebud Creek - East: Upper Granite Loop Trail, Park County , 12 miles away Beartooth Highlakes Trail, Park County , 12 miles away Copeland Lake Trail, Park County , 13 miles away Clay Butte Trail, Park County , 13 miles away Granite Loop Trail, Park County , 13 miles away