Montana whitewater - Rosebud Creek - West, Absaroka Range, Stillwater County

Stillwater county, Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+(V)     3 miles
  This section of Rosebud Creek - West in Montana is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+(V) section. The natural beauty of Stillwater County and the water flowing gracefully down Rosebud Creek - West attract people from near and far. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This
    is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The average Montana whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of
the sections here are pretty easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Absaroka Range and you get great scenery. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Rosebud Creek - West; June is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is October. During the summer months at Rosebud Creek
 
- West temperatures are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with temperatures at Rosebud Creek - West dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.

Rosebud Creek - West, Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+(V)
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 150 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.22499
Longitude: -109.76001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.27579
Longitude: -109.64361

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Current weather conditions at Rosebud Creek - West, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
32 miles away
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Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge
32 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 Big Timber, Big Timber
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 - West. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rosebud Creek - West.
 Whitewater Near Rosebud Creek - West:
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 11.8 miles long (Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 13 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 20 miles away, Class II - 17.7 miles long (Cliff Swallow to Whitebird)
Crandall Creek, Park County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Rosebud Creek, Stillwater County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (East and West Fork Rosebud to Stillwater River)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
 Ski Areas Near Rosebud Creek - West:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 25 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 87 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rosebud Creek - West:
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber , 33 miles away
Super 8 Columbus, Columbus , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rosebud Creek - West:
Emerald Lake Campground, Stillwater County, 0 miles away
Pine Grove Campground, Stillwater County, 5 miles away
East Rosebud Campground, Carbon County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Rosebud Creek - West:
Copeland Lake Trail, Park County , 13 miles away
Crazy Mountain Trail, Park County , 13 miles away
Lake Reno Trail, Park County , 13 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Park County , 14 miles away
Crazy Lakes Trail, Park County , 14 miles away

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