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 | 55.2 cfs |
| Gage Height | 2.8 ft |
| Air Temperature | 51° |
| River | Smith River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Missouri River At Cascade Mt
USGS 06074000 |
3,930 cfs | 6.8 ft |
|
Belt Creek Near Monarch Mt
USGS 06090500 |
37 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
Muddy Creek At Vaughn Mt
USGS 06088500 |
32 cfs | 2.5 ft |
|
Missouri River Near Ulm Mt
USGS 06078200 |
4,020 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690 |
55 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
Missouri River Near Great Falls Mt
USGS 06090300 |
4,720 cfs | 3.1 ft |
|
Missouri River At Toston Mt
USGS 06054500 |
3,790 cfs | 4.4 ft |
|
Sun River Near Vaughn Mt
USGS 06089000 |
320 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
Smith River Bl Eagle Cr Nr Fort Logan Mt
USGS 06077200 |
132 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
Smith River Near Eden Mt
USGS 06077500 |
158 cfs | 3.1 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Spur Park
SNOTEL 781 |
69" | -2" |
|
Elk Peak
SNOTEL 1106 |
47" | -2" |
|
Lick Creek
SNOTEL 578 |
35" | 0" |
|
Onion Park
SNOTEL 1008 |
35" | 0" |
|
Pickfoot Creek
SNOTEL 690 |
21" | -1" |
|
Stringer Creek
SNOTEL 1009 |
32" | 0" |
|
Boulder Mountain
SNOTEL 360 |
57" | -2" |
|
Sacajawea
SNOTEL 929 |
28" | 0" |
|
Brackett Creek
SNOTEL 365 |
52" | 0" |
|
Deadman Creek
SNOTEL 437 |
21" | -2" |
| 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 | 55.2cfs | 58.9 Mi | II to II+ |