Montana whitewater - Stillwater River, Absaroka Range, Stillwater County Stillwater county, Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     11.8 miles   This section of Stillwater River is 11.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Buffalo Jump     to Cliff Swallow section is just one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The beautiful Absaroka Range scenery is an added bonus. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of Stillwater County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warmest time of the year at Stillwater River highs are commonly in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. Daytime highs   through the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Stillwater River. If you want a delightful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Absaroka Range. Stillwater River is a location that is rather dry generally; May is the month that gets the most rain; February is when it's the driest. A spree to Magpie Canyon is always fun; don't leave Stillwater River without first paying a visit to 05S16E03BDCC01 Spring. Stillwater River, Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 11.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.4239 Longitude: -109.8435 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.5078 Longitude: -109.6524 Paddler input for Stillwater River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stillwater River, Absaroka Range, Montana Local climate location: BIG TIMBER 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber 23 miles away The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Big Timber is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 at Exit 367. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stillwater River.   Whitewater Near Stillwater River: Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 9 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine) Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground) Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground) Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 18 miles away, Class II - 17.7 miles long (Cliff Swallow to Whitebird) Rosebud Creek, Stillwater County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (East and West Fork Rosebud to Stillwater River) Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line) Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 24 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (McLeod to Highway bridge) Boulder River - East, Sweet Grass County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Headwaters to Boulder River) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 29 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper) Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 29 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Whitebird to Fireman's Point)   Ski Areas Near Stillwater River: Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 31 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 81 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 93 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 115 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 117 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 117 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 118 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 119 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 131 miles away, 900 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 157 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Stillwater River: Old Crow Agency, Fishtail , 13 miles away Lazy J Motel, Big Timber , 14 miles away Hotel Montana, Reed Point , 18 miles away Stillwater Lodge, Absarokee , 21 miles away Grand Hotel & Restaurant, Big Timber , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Stillwater River: Emerald Lake Campground, Stillwater County, 11 miles away Woodbine Campground, Stillwater County, 12 miles away Pine Grove Campground, Stillwater County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Stillwater River: Bozeman Trail, Sweet Grass County , 10 miles away Black Butte Trail, Sweet Grass County , 11 miles away Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Stillwater River