On a hot summer day, nothing is better than taking your friends and family down the famed Alberton Gorge. Located 35 miles west of Missoula, the Gorge is a canyon section of the Clark Fork River with Class II and Class III whitewater. Many commercial outfitters offer trips or you may launch your own raft or kayak.
For more information call (406) 542-5500 or visit Alberton Gorge.
Classic trout habitat and incredible scenery make the lower stretch of the Blackfoot River one of the most popular rivers in Montana. Fly fishing, camping, swimming, rafting or relaxing are some of the things you may enjoy along the Blackfoot Corridor. The Corridor is a partnership between landowners, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), who all work together to provide protection of the natural resources and private property and provide public safety along the 26 mile stretch of river.
Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor Map (PDF 327 KB)
Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and the Marine Trail is a network of access points, stopovers and campsites around the lake for those wishing to explore the waters and shoreline with non-motorized boats. The Marine Trail map illustrates distances between, access and campsites and available facilities. State Parks on Flathead Lake have campsites along the water reserved until 6 pm for campers who arrive by non-motorized boats along the Marine Trail.
Flathead Lake Marine Map (PDF 1.75 MB)
A lot of recreational opportunities exist at Thompson Chain-of-Lakes Fishing Access Site. This 3000-acre area provides visitors with the chance to fish for lake trout or smallmouth bass, camp, boat, swim, and view wildlife.
Thompson Chain of Lakes page.
The Smith River is a unique 59-mile river corridor. Permits are required to float the stretch of Smith River between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge.
For more information visit our Smith River Floating page.
Learn about registering your boat, operator age limits, and personal floatation devices.
Boating Education
Learn everything you need to know about Montana's boating laws so you can have a safe and responsible trip.
Montana Boating Laws
