Water Activites
Canoeing, Kayaking, Lakes, Whitewater Rafting and more.
Bozeman Beach
| Located on the north side of town at the East Gallatin Recreation Area Park, this is great place to practice your paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. Not to mention cooling off with a swim. |
| Location: |
Manley Rd - Bozeman |
Whitewater Rafting
| There are numerous rivers around Bozeman that have class 1 - 4 rapids including the Madison River, Gallatin, and the Yellowstone River.
Local companies that provide guided trips:
Montana Whitewater Raft Company
Gallatin River Rafting
Geyser Whitewater
Montana River Guides |
Canoeing
| Whether you`re a river rat who likes to rage the rapids in late spring, or a casual paddler who prefers a quiet float to soak in the scenery of the fall, southwest Montana caters to canoers of every kind.
There are great, mild stretches along the Jefferson and Madison rivers, while the Yellowstone river is a little more sporty. There are also some beautiful lakes around Bozeman to drop a canoe in. Please be aware of water levels and know your abilities.
Canoes can be rented at Big Boy Toys in Four Corners or The Canoe House in Three Forks. |
Kayaking
| The rivers a stones throw away from Bozeman provide stunning scenery as well as world-class whitewater. Just south of Bozeman up the Gallatin River is Gallatin Canyon which has some awesome class 4 whitewater. About two hours south up the Yellowstone River is Yankee Jim Canyon just north of Yellowstone National Park. There are small rapids and few larger one each offering fun, thrills and a challenge for all age groups and all experience levels. |
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP)
Tube Floating Rivers
| Everybody`s doing it! A great way to cool off in the summer, there are now official guided companies that will rent you a tube and be your shuttle service. Be prepared as storms can come up quickly! |
