City: Billings, MT
County: Yellowstone County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.79686114, -108.46884044
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Yellowstone River
6 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Take-out at this location
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (22.3 mi from take-out)
3. Boulder R. to Clarks Fork Yellowstone R.
73.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
East Bridge is a day-use boat ramp located on the south bank of the Yellowstone River near Billings, at mile 194.5. The site features a boat ramp suitable for vehicles with trailers (two-wheel-drive accessible), toilet facilities, and picnic tables. This is a convenient access point for paddlers and boaters looking to launch near Billings.
**Water Access & Conditions**
Access at this site is water-level dependent, so conditions may vary seasonally. The Yellowstone River in this section is suitable for kayaking and canoeing, with nearby recreation areas including the Four Dances SRMA (765 acres of preserved riverside habitat) and access to Custer National Forest lands. Note that weapons discharge is prohibited year-round at this site.
**Planning Your Visit**
This is a day-use facility only, so plan accordingly for your paddling adventure. Check current water levels before heading out, as the Yellowstone River's flow can fluctuate. The proximity to Billings makes this a practical launch point for exploring this section of the river.
East Bridge is a day-use boat ramp located on the south bank of the Yellowstone River near Billings, at mile 194.5. The site features a boat ramp suitable for vehicles with trailers (two-wheel-drive accessible), toilet facilities, and picnic tables. This is a convenient access point for paddlers and boaters looking to launch near Billings.
**Water Access & Conditions**
Access at this site is water-level dependent, so conditions may vary seasonally. The Yellowstone River in this section is suitable for kayaking and canoeing, with nearby recreation areas including the Four Dances SRMA (765 acres of preserved riverside habitat) and access to Custer National Forest lands. Note that weapons discharge is prohibited year-round at this site.
**Planning Your Visit**
This is a day-use facility only, so plan accordingly for your paddling adventure. Check current water levels before heading out, as the Yellowstone River's flow can fluctuate. The proximity to Billings makes this a practical launch point for exploring this section of the river.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Four Dances SRMA
Located within
Custer National Forest
Located within