Best paddling near Stevensville
13 paddle runs · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Stevensville, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
#1
Cedar Log Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 19, T13N, R25W
Prime
42.1 mi away
· 9,550 cfs · in range (1,200-20,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Montana is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The Cedar Log Creek Headwaters to Mainstem section is approximately 14 miles long and is…
Why 91: live conditions (prime)
91Elite
M⛰
#2
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26W
Prime
43.5 mi away
· 9,550 cfs · in range (1,200-20,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
. The Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters to Mainstem run in Montana is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is 800-1500 cfs…
Why 91: live conditions (prime)
91Elite
A⛰
#3
Alberton Gorge (St. John to Forrest Grove)
Prime
41.2 mi away
· 9,550 cfs · in range (1,200-20,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Cold day · 33°F
Below Missoula the Clark Fork drops into a canyon gorge known as Alberton Gorge named for the town at the head of the run. I-90 parallels this run but from the river you won't…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
E⛰
#4
East Fork Headwaters, Sec. 8, T14N, R17W To Mainstem, Sec. 14, T14N, R18W
Prime
33.5 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The East Fork Headwaters to Mainstem Whitewater River run in Montana is a popular destination for both beginner and experienced kayakers. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
H⛰
#5
High Falls Creek Headwaters, Sec. 5, T14N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 2, T14N, R18W
Prime
35.1 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The High Falls Creek Headwaters to Mainstem section of the Whitewater River in Montana is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
B⛰
#6
Blackfoot River
Prime
39.0 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Blackfoot River in Montana is a popular whitewater river run for recreational activities like kayaking and rafting. The ideal streamflow range for the Blackfoot River is…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
B⛰
#7
Belmont Creek
Prime
39.1 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
Belmont Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Montana. It is classified as a class III to IV river, with a segment mileage of 7 miles. The ideal…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
M⛰
#8
Missoula Town Run
Good
26.0 mi away
· 3,430 cfs · in range (500-40,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Missoula Town Run river in Montana is a popular destination for rafters and kayakers. The river features a variety of obstacles, including Class II and III rapids, waves, and…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
M⛰
#9
Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4, T15N, R18W To Boundary, Sec. 2, T13N, R18W
Good
28.3 mi away
· 3,430 cfs · in range (500-40,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Whitewater River run located in Montana is a popular destination for thrill-seeking kayakers and rafters. The segment of the river that runs from Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
S⛰
#10
Spring Gulch Headwaters, Sec. 12, T14N, R19W To Mainstem, Sec. 35, T14N, R19W
Good
29.5 mi away
· 3,430 cfs · in range (500-40,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Spring Gulch Headwaters to Mainstem segment of the Whitewater River Run in Montana is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
W⛰
#11
White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge
Good
48.7 mi away
· 2,710 cfs · in range (400-25,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The White Pine Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge River Run on the Lochsa River in Idaho is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience. The run is characterized…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
W⛰
#12
White Sands to White Pine (Indian Grave Creek)
29.6 mi away
This section of the Lochsa is a good beginner/intermediate run (especially at lower flows). Many camping options and a few class III rapids makes this a quick trip for people…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
W⛰
#13
West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 6, T13N, R26W To Clearwater Crossing Trailhead, Sec. 6, T13N, R25W
Poor
43.7 mi away
· 122 cfs · below min (350)· Falling -3% / 24h
The West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters to Clearwater Crossing Trailhead run in Montana is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 700-1500…
Why 30: live conditions (poor)
30Rated
Paddling near Stevensville
The Stevensville area has 13 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Stevensville
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