Kayaking · Montana
Kayaking in Montana
3 outfitters across Montana. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
41,225 mi
2,522 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
3
Best season
Jun to Oct
At a glance
Compare them side by side
All 3 outfitters listed in Montana. Ratings and review counts are from Google. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 Waves Raft & Kayak Adventures | Missoula | 4.836 Google reviews |
| Rocky Mountain Glass Kayak Company | Bigfork | 4.989 Google reviews |
| World Class Kayak Academy | Alberton |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Montana
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Montana
- 41,225 mi
- River reaches
- 2,522
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 268
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Missouri River760 mi
- Yellowstone River666 mi
- Milk River648 mi
- Cottonwood Creek594 mi
- Beaver Creek570 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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