Montana whitewater - Yellowstone River, Yellowstone County

Yellowstone county, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     22 miles
  The nature scenery of Montana and the water flowing gracefully down Yellowstone River make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a short drive from Billings, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT section of Yellowstone River in Yellowstone County is 22 miles long
    and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more.

Briefly
about the general area:
During the summertime months highs here at Yellowstone River get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's with temperatures at Yellowstone River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. A great spot close to Yellowstone River is Brockway Coulee.
At Yellowstone River you don’t see much precipitation; through May this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
 

Yellowstone River, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 22 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.65359
Longitude: -108.7578

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.79589
Longitude: -108.4686

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Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Montana
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Local climate location: BROADVIEW 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wingate By Wyndham Billings, Billings
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La Quinta Inn and Suites Billings, Billings
2 miles away
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Billings has been voted #1 La Quinta in Guest Satisfaction in Montana and the Northwest Region for 2008! The La Quinta Inn & Suites Billings is the best relaxing des...

Residence Inn Billings, Billings
3 miles away
2008 Platinum Award Winning Residence Inn by Marriott? is your home away from home when in Billings, Montana. We are located just minutes away from the West End Shopping off King Ave, Billings Airp...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yellowstone River.
 Ski Areas Near Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 56 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 99 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yellowstone River:
Wingate By Wyndham Billings, Billings , 1 miles away
La Quinta Inn and Suites Billings, Billings , 2 miles away
Residence Inn Billings, Billings , 3 miles away
Billings Hilton Garden Inn, Billings , 3 miles away
Quality Inn Homestead Park, Billings , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yellowstone River:
Trailer Village, Billings, 5 miles away
Pelican's RV Campground, Laurel, 6 miles away
Kampgrounds Of America, Billings, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Yellowstone River:
John Dunn Trail, Yellowstone County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Yellowstone River:
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Smith - MT , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Yellowstone River:
Yegen Golf Club, Billings , 3 miles away
Exchange City Golf Course, Billings , 4 miles away
Par-3 Golf Course, Billings , 4 miles away

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