Best paddling near West Yellowstone

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near West Yellowstone, 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 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Coffee Pot
#1 Coffee Pot Prime
18.3 mi away
· 1,250 cfs · in range (600-2,200)
The Coffee Pot River Run in Idaho is a Class III-IV river run that offers a thrilling ride through scenic canyons and rocky gorges. This section of water is best suited for…
Why 88: live conditions (prime)
88Elite
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Madison River
#2 Madison River Good
19.4 mi away
· 965 cfs · in range (700-2,700)· Cold day · 43°F
The Madison River is located in the state of Montana and is one of the most popular whitewater river runs in the area. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,000…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Madison River
#3 Madison River Good
19.9 mi away
· 965 cfs · in range (700-2,700)· Cold day · 43°F
The Madison River in Montana is a popular whitewater destination for rafters, kayakers, and anglers. The ideal streamflow range for the Madison River is between 1,500 and 2,500…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Begins Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway To The Western Boundary Of Yellowstone National Park
#4 Begins Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway To The Western Boundary Of Yellowstone National Park Good
14.5 mi away
· 699 cfs · below min (700)· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River run begins where the river runs parallel to a two-lane highway, just before reaching the western boundary of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. The ideal…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Hebgen Lake Dam, Sec. 23, T11S, R3E To Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T11S, R2E
#5 Hebgen Lake Dam, Sec. 23, T11S, R3E To Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T11S, R2E Good
14.6 mi away
· 699 cfs · below min (700)· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River Run in Montana spans from the Hebgen Lake Dam, Sec. 23, T11S, R3E to the Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T11S, R2E. This section of the river is known for…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Big Springs To Coffee Pot Campground
#6 Big Springs To Coffee Pot Campground
19.4 mi away
The Big Springs to Coffee Pot Campground run on the Whitewater River in Idaho is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway
#7 The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway Poor
16.6 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (450)· Falling -18% / 24h· Cold day · 38°F
The Whitewater River Run in Wyoming is an exciting adventure for experienced rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 4,000 cubic feet per second…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near West Yellowstone

The West Yellowstone area has 9 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 West Yellowstone

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