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Montana whitewater - Yellowstone River, Yellowstone County
Yellowstone
county,
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 22 miles
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This section of Yellowstone River is 22 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Montana and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The put-in is not too far from Billings, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a |
room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There are no other stretches to paddle along Yellowstone River than the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT stretch.
Briefly
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All through the summertime months highs here at Yellowstone River get into the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's; night lows through the winter for Yellowstone River tend to be in the 10's. A journey to Brockway Coulee is always fun.
Yellowstone River is typically a relatively arid site; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture. | |
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.65359
Longitude: -108.7578
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.79589
Longitude: -108.4686
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Paddler input for Yellowstone River, Montana:
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All Montana Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Billings, Montana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Yellowstone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Yellowstone River. |
| | Ski Areas Near Yellowstone River:
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Red Lodge Mountain, Montana
, 56 miles away, 2400 vertical feet |
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Antelope Butte, Wyoming
, 99 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Big Horn Ski, Wyoming
, 122 miles away, 800 vertical feet |
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Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana
, 139 miles away, 900 vertical feet |
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Showdown, Montana
, 154 miles away, 1400 vertical feet |
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Bridger Bowl, Montana
, 158 miles away, 2600 vertical feet |
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Snow King, Wyoming
, 184 miles away, 1571 vertical feet |
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming
, 184 miles away, 4139 vertical feet |
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Grand Targhee, Wyoming
, 187 miles away, 2395 vertical feet |
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Big Sky, Montana
, 194 miles away, 4350 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Yellowstone River:
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Wingate by Wyndham - Billings, Billings
, 1 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Billings, Billings
, 2 miles away |
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Residence Inn by Marriott Billings, Billings
, 3 miles away |
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Hilton Garden Inn Billings, Billings
, 3 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Billings, Billings
, 4 miles away |
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