2025-12-18T00:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Summary
The section from Beaverhead Boundary, Sec. 22, T9S, R3W to South of Romy Lake, Sec. 26, T8S, R3W, is approximately 19 miles long and is rated as a Class II-III river. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 800-2000 cfs.
The Beaverhead River offers a variety of rapids and obstacles such as S-Turn, Beaver Slide, and Rattlesnake, which are all popular among experienced rafters. The river also has numerous fishing opportunities, with brown and rainbow trout being the most commonly found.
Regulations for the Beaverhead River include mandatory life jackets for all participants and a maximum group size of 12 people per trip. There are also specific rules in place for fishing, including catch and release-only for rainbow trout and a limit of one brown trout per day.
Overall, the Beaverhead River run from Beaverhead Boundary to South of Romy Lake is an excellent option for rafters of all skill levels and offers a unique Montana wilderness experience.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-15 |
| River Levels | 650 cfs (4.39 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 105% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06019500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Vigilante Cabin
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Clover Meadows Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
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Black Butte Cabin
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Beaverhead Boundary, Sec. 22, T9S, R3W To South Of Romy Lake, Sec. 26, T8S, R3W