Montana whitewater - Yellowstone River, Park County Park county, Gardiner to Miner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4 miles   Yankee Jim Canyon is the only decent section of this stretch. Says Ford Smith The Gardiner to Miner section of Yellowstone River is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The beautiful scenery of Montana and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in     Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: At Yellowstone River through the summer highs are in the 80's; the overnight is a little colder of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Yellowstone River are in the 10's.; May is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.   Yellowstone River, Gardiner to Miner road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1579 Longitude: -110.8266 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.20439 Longitude: -110.90071 Paddler input for Yellowstone River, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Montana Local climate location: BOZEMAN MT ST UNIV 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner 12 miles away Stay at this newly renovated Gardiner, Montana hotel located just one mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the Roosevelt Arch. Ideally situated off Montana's Highway 89, just one ... Yellowstone Park North Travelodge, Gardiner 12 miles away Property located less than a mile from the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park Kid Friendly, Kids Arcade on property. Newest Motel in Gardiner Built in 1998 4-story rustic log building with an Ele... Super 8 Motel - Gardiner, Gardiner 13 miles away The Super 8 in Gardiner is the perfect base camp for touring Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. A wildlife watchers, photographers paradise. Bison, elk, bear, bighorn sheep, antelo...   All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Yellowstone River, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yellowstone River, Montana. Find a whitewater outfitter in Montana Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bozeman, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bozeman, Montana, the metro area neareast to Yellowstone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yellowstone River.   Whitewater Near Yellowstone River: Mulherin Creek, Park County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River) Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin) Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek) Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Greek Creek to Spanish Creek)   Ski Areas Near Yellowstone River: Bridger Bowl, Montana , 31 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 38 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 40 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 68 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 78 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 82 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 84 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 92 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 106 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Great Divide, Montana , 126 miles away, 1580 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yellowstone River: Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner , 12 miles away Yellowstone Park North Travelodge, Gardiner , 12 miles away Super 8 Motel - Gardiner, Gardiner , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 13 miles away Big Sky Resort, Big Sky , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yellowstone River: Yankee Jim Campground and Picnic Area, Park County, 1 miles away Carbella Campground, Park County, 3 miles away Dailey Lake Campground, Park County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Yellowstone River: Pole Gulch Trail, Park County , 9 miles away Sportsman Lake Trail, Park County , 10 miles away Pole Gulch Trail, Park County , 10 miles away Sportsman Lake Trail, Park County , 10 miles away Red Rock Trail, Gallatin County , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Yellowstone River