| Put In: |
River Junction Campground |
| Take Out: |
Johnsrud Park |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
16 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
38.5 miles; longer and shorter runs possible. |
| Flow Information (phone): |
USGS 406-449-5263. |
| Good Level: |
800-4,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
As one of Montana's top whitewater canoe streams, the Blackfoot offers a variety of easy and intermediate rapids, outstanding forest scenery and excellent fishing. |
| Hazards: |
Possible log hazards. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly private, much of which is open to the public. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Several riverside campgrounds. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (MT), 148 miles Northwest of Helena |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: To reach the River Junction access, follow Hwy 200 east from I-90 about 40 miles, then turn south on a side road that crosses Scotty Brown Bridge. The road continues roughly 8 miles to the put-in. There are several alternate accesses, all of which are via Montana Hwy 200.
Take-out: Johnsrud Park is just north of the McNamara Bridge (Hwy 200) over the Blackfoot about 11 miles east of I-90. For alternate accesses contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59801; 406-542-5500.
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