Camp Baker To Eden Bridge
The Smith River is unique to Montana in 2 ways. First it is the only permitted river currently in Montana and second it runs for 59 miles without any kind of vehicle access. The Smith is one of the best multi-day floats in the western US. Not because of the whitewater but because of the fishing, solitude and scenery. Pulling a permit is tough since only 9 parties launch a day. If you have kids, this is a great trip to introduce them to multi-day river trips.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Smith River are between a bare minimum of 300cfs and a high of 2,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 06076690, the Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Camp Baker to Eden Bridge.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 4,402 ft |
| Run Length | 58.9 Mi |
| Gradient | 16 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 82.6 cfs |
| Gage Height | 2.8 ft |
| Air Temperature | 38° |
| River | Smith River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Belt Creek Near Monarch Mt
USGS 06090500 |
49 cfs | 2.4 ft |
|
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690 |
83 cfs | 2.9 ft |
|
Smith River Near Eden Mt
USGS 06077500 |
61 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
Smith River Bl Eagle Cr Nr Fort Logan Mt
USGS 06077200 |
78 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
Muddy Creek At Vaughn Mt
USGS 06088500 |
73 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
Missouri River At Toston Mt
USGS 06054500 |
3,210 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
Sun River Near Vaughn Mt
USGS 06089000 |
305 cfs | 2.5 ft |
|
Missouri River At Cascade Mt
USGS 06074000 |
5,110 cfs | 6.4 ft |
|
Missouri River Near Great Falls Mt
USGS 06090300 |
3,840 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
Missouri River Near Ulm Mt
USGS 06078200 |
6,550 cfs | 4.0 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Spur Park
SNOTEL 781 |
45" | 1" |
|
ennis
SNOTEL ENSM8 |
1.79" | 0.84" |
|
Stringer Creek
SNOTEL 1009 |
30" | 3" |
|
Boulder Mountain
SNOTEL 360 |
37" | 0" |
|
Brackett Creek
SNOTEL 365 |
32" | -2" |
|
Deadman Creek
SNOTEL 437 |
25" | 1" |
|
Sacajawea
SNOTEL 929 |
18" | -1" |
|
Elk Peak
SNOTEL 1106 |
38" | 1" |
|
bozeman montana state univ
SNOTEL BZEM8 |
11.66" | 1.08" |
|
clyde park
SNOTEL CYDM8 |
3.29" | 0.01" |
|
Pickfoot Creek
SNOTEL 690 |
6" | 0" |
|
bozeman gallatin field airport
SNOTEL BZN |
6" | -2.18" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Lake | 5 | 6,358 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Baker to Eden Bridge | 82.6cfs | 58.9 Mi | II to II+ |