Whitewater Rafting
Montana Whitewater Rafting Company has all the river adventure options covered. As the only company that runs all three of the best rafting rivers north and west of Yellowstone, they can give you the full scoop on the wide array of whitewater rafting trips in the area.
“A lot of what we do is help people choose which river they are going to run with us,” said Kate, an office manager at Montana Whitewater who spends most of her summer on the phone with clients. “They call us, and we help them decide which trip they should take based on their needs. We get people on the best river trip for their group.”
The Gallatin River- between Bozeman and Big Sky - North of the West Entrance to Yellowstone
For those who want to participate and “dig in” (paddle hard) on an exciting, active experience, the Gallatin River is a great option. It has a challenging trip for the go-getters and also has less challenging sections for families and first-timers. It is a small, rocky mountain river where the boats tend to average six to seven people.
The Yellowstone - in Gardiner - the North Entrance to Yellowstone
The Yellowstone River trip has big waves that make for a fun ride, and the larger boats average eight to 10 people. The Yellowstone is wide and deep, requiring less maneuvering than the Gallatin. One of the most popular trips is the Yellowstone Paddle and Saddle: folks take a morning horseback ride, have a barbecue lunch at the ranch and take an afternoon rafting trip with Montana Whitewater. Not only is this a super quality trip, it has always been priced with families in mind.
The Madison - near Ennis - leaves from Gallatin Office or Meet at Warm Springs River Access
The Madison River is the jewel in the crown. Wilderness rafting through the Beartrap Canyon with class III and IV rapids rocks! This full-day trip is exclusive, scenic and unforgettable.