Blackfoot River Corridor

Overview

Brochure InfoBlackfoot River Corridor Check out a video tour !Brochure Info - RecreationThe Blackfoot River, sometimes referred to as the Big Blackfoot River, is a snow-fed and spring-fed river that begins near the town of Lincoln, Montana and flows nearly 130 miles to where it flows into the Clark Fork River just outside of Missoula. The Blackfoot River is one of Montana's most popular rivers. The Blackfoot River offers a diversity of recreational experiences, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, fishing, canoeing, and camping. The Blackfoot River flows through a variety of landscapes including open farmlands, tall cliffs, and thick forested slopes. Wildlife is plentiful on the Blackfoot River, where it is not uncommon to see elk, grizzly bears, river otters, bald eagles, and other wildlife. The popularity of the Blackfoot River has led to the development of the special recreation area known as the Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor, with its own unique access opportunities and regulations. Camping at a designated float-in campsite requires a reservation and permit to be made year round. Camping is not permitted outside of designated float-in campsites within the Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor (Russell Gates to Johnsrud).Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThere are 8 Float-In overnight sites located along the river that require floating a watercraft into. Each site is completely dispersed camping with no facilities and a maximum group size of 10 people. Fire pans and portable toilet systems are required to be carried and used at these sites: River Junction Bear Creek Flats Clearwater Ninemile Prairie Corrick’s River Bend Ponderosa Flats Goose Rock Clark’s CliffKey InfoThe Blackfoot River has a handful of class II-III rapids where at lower flows (below 1,000cfs on the Bonner stream gauge) may be characterized as boulder fields with more technical rowing through exposed rock. Some camps may be difficult to get to at low flows. Please refer to the maps starting on page 12 of the Blackfoot River floaters guide for general location of rapids. High flows are typically mid-May with lower flows beginning towards the end of July. It is your responsibility to check river flows and know your level of skill navigating class II and III whitewater. Fire pans and portable toilet systems are required.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionLaunch Locations: Cedar Meadow FAS River Junction FAS Harry Morgan FAS Scotty Brown Bridge FAS Russell Gates Memorial FAS Six Stall FAS Three Stall FAS Roundup FAS Corrick's River Bend FAS Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescFee Information Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee will be charged for each reservation. Payment Methods Accepted: Cancellation Policy Campsite Cancellations received prior to scheduled check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Campsite Cancellations received after scheduled check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus the first night and usage fees for any additional expired nights of the reservation. A reservation turns into "no-show" status at check in time on the day after the scheduled arrival date unless alternate arrangements have been made with the park or by calling 1-855-514-2429. All fees are forfeited when a reservation turns to "no-show" status. Cancellations received for facilities including Cabins, Yurts and Tepees will incur a cancellation fee equal to the first nights use fee. Facility Cancellations (Cabins, Yurts, and Teepees) received after scheduled check-in time will incur a cancellation fee of the first nights use fee as well as the usage fees for any additional expired nights of the reservation Group Campsites and Facilities: There is a $50 fee for cancelling your reservation 21 days or more in advance of your arrival date. Group and Facility cancellations made less than 21 days in advance will result in the forfeiture of the first night or facility use fee. Changes to your Group or Facility reservation will result in a $10 transaction fee. To change all the dates of your reservation you must cancel with fees and then re-book. The $25 Reservation Fee is Non-Refundable.