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Access Site MT

Whitebird

Stillwater River

Source: montana_fish__wildlife_and_parks Updated 1 year ago

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City: Absarokee, MT
County: Stillwater County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.57523817, -109.33703441
HMG7+35 Absarokee, MT, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT Same River 4.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III Put-in Stillwater - 4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Stillwater River
6 runs (5 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
III Put-in at this location 4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access
3.9 mi
II Take-out at this location 3. Cliff Swallow public access to Whitebird public access
19.3 mi
I-III Upstream from here (22.3 mi from take-out) 2. Buffalo Jump public access to Cliff Swallow public access
13.3 mi
I-V Upstream from here (36.4 mi from take-out) 1. Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine
6.1 mi 75 ft/mi
V Upstream from here (41.7 mi from take-out) 3 Day Mission
24.7 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III-IV 415 mi away 0. Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake (near Whitefish)
5.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Whitebird is a state fishing access site located on the Stillwater River in south-central Montana, situated between the towns of Columbus and Absarokee. The site features a **concrete boat launch ramp**, a large parking area, and toilet facilities, making it a practical access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. Primitive camping is available with a 7-day stay limit, though facilities are limited.

The site is positioned approximately 2 miles downstream from the Absaroka access point, placing it in a moderate gradient section of the Stillwater River. This makes Whitebird a convenient launching point for paddlers looking to explore the middle section of the river. The presence of a developed boat ramp and adequate parking distinguishes it from more primitive access sites in the area, making it suitable for paddlers of varying experience levels and those launching larger watercraft.