Kayaking Brennan's wave in Missoula downtown.

Glacier Country would not be an outdoors paradise if it did not have a few good rivers, and we have more than a few. There are places to park and surf, float, creek, or just run the river. The most common places are listed below, but countless others remain. Stop in and chat with our well-informed paddlers. We will be more than happy to discuss the latest conditions and play spots.

Places To Paddle

Brennan's WaveMissoula

Nestled in downtown Missoula lies this unique moderate play spot. At most water levels you can try surfing, spinning, cartwheels, loops, helixes.

Alberton GorgeAlberton

This popular sport for white-water rafting and kayaking is located 1/2 hour east of Missoula on I-90. Guide companies send their rafts down this area, its perfect for beginners with class II, and III rapids, and seasonally has class IV rapids. A common raft put-in is at Exit 70, and the Fish Creek Exit is a kayakers favorite.

Blackfoot RiverBonner

First timer? Blackfoot has amazing scenery and is ideal for those kayakers just starting. A common put-in is at Johnsrud Park- off Highway 200, about 20 miles East of Missoula.

Featured Listings

Region 1

Flathead Raft Company

Flathead Raft Company provides rafting on the lower Flathead River outside Polson, Montana, and is one of the most exciting and breathtakingly beautiful trips you will ever experience. We have the clearest and warmest river water in Montana. You won't need wet suits to raft with us. We are the... more...

City: Polson
Phone: 800-654-4359
Email: frc@flatheadraftco.com
http://www.flatheadraftco.com

Glacier Raft & Outdoor Center

Beautiful fully furnished log cabins overlooking Glacier National Park. Fireplaces, complete kitchens, stunning views of Glacier, 5 minutes from the west entrance. Rafting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling nearby. Full service outdoor store, & expansive fly shop. Cross Country Ski & Snowshow... more...

City: West Glacier
Phone: 800-235-6781
Email: grc@glacierraftco.com
http://www.glacierraftco.com

Other Listings

Region 1

Company Phone Location
Bigfork Jake's Kayaks

406-249-4390 Bigfork
Ocean & River Kayaking Adventures

406-857-3601 Somers
Glacier Sea Kayaking!

http://www.glacierseakayak.com/Home.html
406-862-9010 Whitefish
Whitefish Sea Kayaking

406-862-3513 Whitefish

Region 2

Company Phone Location
World Class Kayak Academy

http://worldclassacademy.com
406-829-8071 Alberton
10,000 Waves

http://10000-waves.com
406-549-6670 Missoula
Bearpaw Expeditions

http://bearpawexpeditions.com
406-543-0988 Missoula
Edge of the World

http://edgeoworld.com
406-721-7774 Missoula
Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures

http://trailadventures.com
406-728-7609 Missoula
Montana Outdoor Learning Adventures

http://missoulaoutdoors.com
406-240-2458 Missoula
Pipestone Mountaineering

http://pipestonemountaineering.com
406-721-1670 Missoula
Tarkio Kayak Adventures

http://teamtarkio.com
406-543-4583 Missoula
Trail Head

http://trailheadmontana.net
406-543-6966 Missoula
Seeley Sport Rentals

http://seeleysportrentals.com
406-677-3680 Seeley Lake
Adventures with Western Waters

http://westernwaters.com
406-822-8282 Superior
Crazy Woman Kayaks

http://crazywomankayaks.com
406-827-0052 Thompson Falls