Montana whitewater, Smith River Cascade Meagher county, Camp Baker to Eden Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     59 miles   … You need a permit through the state drawn in Feb. This is a pristine fishing section of this river and there are many regulations you must pay attention to. Says MTyson The nature scenery of Cascade/ Meagher County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The starting location is a short drive from Great Falls, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Camp Baker to Eden Bridge     section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. This stretch of Smith River is 59 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,   this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater paddling here in the Big Belt Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Great Falls come to Smith River. All through the summer at Smith River highs are frequently in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are frequently in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Smith River. Smith River, Camp Baker to Eden Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Smith River.   Whitewater Near Smith River: Tenderfoot Creek, Meagher County, 13 miles away       Class II - 11 miles long (South Fork Tenderfoot to Smith River) Smith River, Cascade/ Meagher County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 59 miles long (Camp Baker to Eden Bridge) Missouri River, -blank- County, 22 miles away       Class II(V) - 9 miles long (Great Falls)   Ski Areas Near Smith River: Showdown, Montana , 44 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Bridger Bowl, Montana , 67 miles away, 2600 foot drop, 8 lifts, 71 runs Great Divide, Montana , 71 miles away, 1503 foot drop, 6 lifts, 140 runs Moonlight Basin, Montana , 84 miles away, 4166 foot drop, 7 lifts, 97 runs Big Sky, Montana , 86 miles away, 4350 foot drop, 17 lifts, 150 runs   Hotels Near Smith River: Crystal Inn Hotel And Suites Great Falls, Great Falls , 18 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Great Falls, Great Falls , 18 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Market - Airport, Great Falls , 18 miles away Hampton Inn Great Falls, Great Falls , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites GREAT FALLS, Great Falls , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Smith River: Missouri Meadows Campground, Great Falls, 18 miles away Dicks RV Park, Great Falls, 19 miles away Great Falls KOA Kampground, Great Falls, 20 miles away   Trails Near Smith River: Deep Creek Figure 8 Loop National Recreation Trail, Meagher , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Smith River: Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana , 18 miles away Ulm Pishkun State Park, Montana , 21 miles away Giant Springs State Park, Montana , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Smith River: Gannon Ranch Golf Course, Great Falls , 18 miles away Meadow Lark Country Club, Great Falls , 19 miles away Emerald Green Golf Club, Great Falls , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Smith River Stoyanoff Lake, Meagher , 19 miles away