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Wild West Rafting, Gardiner, MT
Sport & OutdoorOutdoor AdventureFamily Favorite

Wild West Rafting

129 US Hwy 89 S · Gardiner, MT

Why you should go…

Wild West Rafting runs guided whitewater trips on the Yellowstone River from Gardiner, Montana, just outside Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance. Its half-day trip covers 8 miles of Class II-III rapids in about 2 hours, while the full-day trip floats 18 miles through Yankee Jim Canyon with a riverside picnic lunch. The outfitter also offers overnight rafting trips with teepee camping and separate horseback rides near the park.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Wild West Rafting, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Flying Pig Adventure Company

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  • Sightseeing
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    Roosevelt Arch

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    Walk or drive under the 52-foot basalt gateway that has marked Yellowstone's North Entrance since 1903.

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    Iconic

    Mammoth Hot Springs

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  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

    Under $25

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    32 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
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    Yellowstone Helicopters

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    Helicopter sightseeing flights from West Yellowstone Airport over Hebgen Lake, Two Top and Earthquake Country, from 20-minute hops to a 60-minute wilderness explorer.

    33 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours