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

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Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Montana
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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