Montana whitewater, Gallatin River - West Fork Gallatin county, Ouzel Falls to 3/4 mile downstream section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     0.75 miles   This section of Gallatin River - West Fork in Montana is 0.75 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Bozeman. The nature scenery of Gallatin County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and     a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: You're sure to encounter some good folks from Big Sky here; skiing at Big Sky is one of   those things you just should do. Go for a hike on the Divide Trail, and magnificent hiking is available along the Eldridge Trail. This is such a fun river. Around Gallatin River - West Fork you don’t get a lot of rainfall. May is when you get the most rain here while February is usually the driest month. Throughout the months of summer at Gallatin River - West Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are mostly in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Gallatin River - West Fork.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Gallatin River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Gallatin River, Gallatin County, 0 miles away       Class II-III - 11 miles long (West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Geyser Whitewater Expeditions, Gallatin County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Gallatin River, Gallatin County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Greek Creek to Spanish Creek) Gallatin River, Gallatin County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 20 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin) Madison River, Madison County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Hebgen Reservoir to Quake Lake) Madison River, Madison County, 24 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Quake Lake to 1 1/2 mile downstream) Mulherin Creek, Park County, 28 miles away       Class II-III - 9 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River) Madison River, Madison County, 29 miles away       Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Madison Dam to Route 84) Yellowstone River, Park County, 30 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Gardiner to Miner)   Ski Areas Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Big Sky, Montana , 10 miles away, 4350 foot drop, 17 lifts, 150 runs Moonlight Basin, Montana , 13 miles away, 4166 foot drop, 7 lifts, 97 runs Bridger Bowl, Montana , 36 miles away, 2600 foot drop, 8 lifts, 71 runs Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 75 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 5 lifts, 74 runs Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Showdown, Montana , 86 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 87 miles away, 4139 foot drop, 11 lifts, 116 runs Snow King, Wyoming , 94 miles away, 1571 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs   Hotels Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Bucks T4 Lodge, Big Sky , 1 miles away Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky , 3 miles away The Lodge At Big Sky, Big Sky , 10 miles away Yellowstone Park Hotel, West Yellowstone , 20 miles away Cmon Inn Bozeman, Bozeman , 24 miles away   Campgrounds Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Elkhorn, Ennis, 3 miles away Red Cliff, Big Sky, 5 miles away McGill Campground, Gallatin County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Divide Trail, Gallatin , 11 miles away Eldridge Trail, Gallatin , 12 miles away Wapiti Ridge Trail, Gallatin , 13 miles away Little Wapiti Creek Trail, Gallatin , 14 miles away Wapiti Creek Trail, Gallatin , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park - WY , 41 miles away Madison Buffalo Jump State Park, Montana , 30 miles away Henrys Lake State Park, Idaho , 32 miles away Missouri Headwaters State Park, Montana , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gallatin River - West Fork: Big Sky Golf Course, Big Sky , 3 miles away Club At Spanish Peaks, Big Sky , 3 miles away Reserve Golf Course, Big Sky , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Gallatin River - West Fork Cedar Lake, Madison , 18 miles away