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
  The Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow stretch of Stillwater River is 11.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Montana scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Stillwater River make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The beauty of the Absaroka Range is a great plus for this river. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp
    stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Buffalo
Jump to Cliff Swallow stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Stillwater River.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Stillwater River you stumble on wonderful spots like Magpie Canyon, and 05S16E03BDCC01 Spring is a wonderful location to pop by while you're at Stillwater River. All year is a great time in the Absaroka Range if you go for the outdoors.
During the summertime,
 
highs mostly are in the 80's at Stillwater River, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Stillwater River. It is very dried up here at Stillwater River regularly; May is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.

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

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Current weather conditions at Stillwater River, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: BIG TIMBER 12 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-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
 Hotels Near Stillwater River:
Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber , 23 miles away
Super 8 Columbus, Columbus , 36 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 37 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 37 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

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