Blackfoot River Corridor

3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula MT 59801
Missoula, MT 59801

ATTENTION

Reservations for the 2026 float season will open March 2rd through the call center starting at 8:00 am (MST). Reservations will be now be on a rolling window, opening inventory for one month at a time. Example: March 2rd will open May's inventory, April 6 will open inventory for June, etc.

Campsites in the Campsite List are numbered to indicate site location on the river (01 - upstream to 08 - downstream).

Camping in the corridor is only allowed in designated campsites.

Fire pans are required for all fires and ash must be packed out.

Portable toilets are required and human waste must be packed out.

A Montana Conservation License is required for the use of Fishing Access Sites.

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Blackfoot River Corridor

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The 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).

There 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 Cliff

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

Largest party: 10 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

The 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. Reservations are non-transferable and cannot be sold, bartered, or traded. The primary occupant and/or their party are the only persons authorized to camp in the site during the duration of their reservation.

Directions

Launch 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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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