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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The Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine stretch of Stillwater River in Stillwater County is 3.5 miles long and is a class I-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine section is one of
    them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Stillwater County and the playfulness
of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. When you're paddling down a Absaroka Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.

Briefly about the general area:
 
Woodbine Falls is always fun to check out. Stillwater River is usually a pretty dried up location; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. At Stillwater River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Stillwater River drop into the 10's.

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
 Hotels Near Stillwater River:
Super 8 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 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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