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 Montana and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The Lake to Sand Dunes Campground section of Rosebud Creek - East is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great
    attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in
advance you're all set. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wild scenery of the Absaroka Range is great.

Briefly about the general area:
Rosebud Creek - East gets a normal amount of yearly rain; all through June this area sees the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. For the period of the summer months at Rosebud Creek - East highs are regularly in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 30's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Rosebud Creek - East are in 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

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Current weather conditions at Rosebud Creek - East, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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25 miles away
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25 miles away
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33 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Rosebud Creek - East. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
 Hotels Near Rosebud Creek - East:
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 25 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 25 miles away
Super 8 Columbus, Columbus , 33 miles away
Super 8 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

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