WHITEWATER RAFTING
Spend a day cooling off in one of the Bozeman area's pristine rivers. With three to choose from, you are sure to find the scenery and rapid style you are looking for. Choose a trip length between 2 hours and 2 days. Relax on some mellow, cruising water or get your thrills in some big rapids! All three rivers are within 40 minutes and have outfitters within an hour from Bozeman. See below for more details
GALLATIN RIVER
OUTFITTERS:
63960 Gallatin Rd.
Gallatin Gateway, MT.
59730
406-763-4465
Rapid Class: I - IV
River Description: Narrow, quick & rocky
Rapid Style: Technical
Scenery: Forested canyon with limestone cliffs
Famous features: House Rock & the Mad Mile
Commercial: between West Yellowstone and Bozeman
Follows: highway 191
YELLOWSTONE RIVER
OUTFITTERS:
603 Scott St.
Gardiner, MT.
59030
406-848-7398
Rapid Class: I-III
River Description: Wide & deep, smooth flow
Rapid Style: Rolling & Splashy
Scenery: Mountain vistas
Famous Features: Yankee Jim Canyon
Commercial: between Gardiner and Livingston
Follows: highway 89
MADISON RIVER
OUTFITTERS:
63960 Gallatin Rd.
Gallatin Gateway, MT.
59730
406-763-4465
Montana Whitewater is the only company that commercially rafts the Madison River. There are other companies that do commercial fishing in the area.
Rapid Class: I-IV
River Description: Remote wilderness, consistent flow
Rapid Style: Technical
Scenery: Remote canyon, wildlife viewing
Famous Features: Kitchen Sink Rapid
Commercial: Through Beartrap Canyon
Follows: no roads- wilderness area