Canoeing in Montana
Canoeing Trips in Montana
Montana definitely falls into the "wild west" category of adventure! With not a lot of people and a ton of protected land and waters, Montana is a great place to canoe! Check out all canoeing trips in Montana for every level of canoeist. Whether you're looking for a guided trip, canoe rentals, self-guided, day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a canoe trip in Montana for you! If you've paddled Montana before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!
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Guide to Canoeing in Montana
With over 60 named rivers in the state, there is an endless amount of wild and beautiful paddling to be done! Here are a few popular paddling destinations in Montana:
- Clarks Fork
- Missoula River
- Upper Missouri River
Canoeing Locations In Montana
If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in Montana! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!
Plan a Canoeing Trip in Montana
Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout Montana and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Montana community trip reports below:
Connect with Paddlers in Montana
Are you looking to connect with other canoeists about going canoeing in Montana? Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards for resources to help you get started.
Canoe Outfitters in Montana
Looking to rent a canoe or go on a guided trip? Check out these outfitters in Montana: