City: Bonfield, MT
County: Custer County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.63211677, -105.56669150
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Yellowstone River
6 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
II
208 mi away
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
I-III
230 mi away
3. Boulder R. to Clarks Fork Yellowstone R.
73.4 mi
IV-V
354 mi away
1) Yellowstone Falls to Tower Junction (Grand Canyon)
20.7 mi
60 ft/mi
V
354 mi away
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
III-IV
371 mi away
2. Yankee Jim to Carbella (Yankee Jim Canyon)
5.4 mi
II-III
371 mi away
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Bonfield is a day-use boat ramp providing convenient access to the Yellowstone River in Custer County. The site offers a boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, along with basic amenities including primitive tent camping and toilet facilities. The access point is open year-round, making it a reliable option for paddlers planning trips on this legendary waterway.
The Yellowstone River at this location offers clear waters and scenic surroundings popular with anglers targeting rainbow and brown trout. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's character and current conditions. The site's location near the Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area also makes it a good basecamp for boaters combining river trips with nearby hiking opportunities, such as the Natural Bridges Trail.
The Yellowstone River at this location offers clear waters and scenic surroundings popular with anglers targeting rainbow and brown trout. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's character and current conditions. The site's location near the Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area also makes it a good basecamp for boaters combining river trips with nearby hiking opportunities, such as the Natural Bridges Trail.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Natural Bridges Trail
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