Montana whitewater - Stillwater River, Absaroka Range, Stillwater County

Stillwater county, Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V     3.5 miles
 
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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch of Stillwater River in Stillwater County is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Stillwater County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or
    both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit
away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There's camping available near Stillwater River. The wild scenery of the Absaroka Range is great.

Briefly about the general area:
Put some time aside to spend at Woodbine Falls if you're here at Stillwater River. During the summer months highs here at Stillwater River get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days
 
of the winter come with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Stillwater River fall into the 10's. Stillwater River is pretty dried up frequently; May is when you get the most rain here while February is commonly the driest month.

Stillwater River, Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.35329
Longitude: -109.89711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4239
Longitude: -109.8435

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Current weather conditions at Stillwater River, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: BIG TIMBER 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stillwater River.
 Whitewater Near Stillwater River:
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 11.8 miles long (Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow)
Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Boulder River - East, Sweet Grass County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Headwaters to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 19 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (McLeod to Highway bridge)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Fourmile to Speculator Creek)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Boulder Falls to Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Stillwater River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 38 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 74 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 91 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 106 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 108 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 108 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 110 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 111 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 135 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 148 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stillwater River:
Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber , 22 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 44 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 44 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Columbus, Columbus , 45 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stillwater River:
Woodbine Campground, Stillwater County, 2 miles away
Emerald Lake Campground, Stillwater County, 13 miles away
Pine Grove Campground, Stillwater County, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Stillwater River:
Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 10 miles away
Black Butte Trail, Sweet Grass County , 12 miles away
Bozeman Trail, Sweet Grass County , 17 miles away
Republic Trail, Park County , 20 miles away

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