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Boating & floating near Missoula

93 places near Missoula.

Where
Missoula area 16Day trips 76listed for 92 of 93
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Playground 1Restroom 73Shade 2Water 23Paved path 5listed for 79 of 93
Entry
17 free58 with a feelisted for 75 of 93

About 20 minutes east of Missoula, the Lower Blackfoot River Corridor stretches 12 miles through public land. Some sites allow hand launching of canoes and rafts, including Turah on the Clark Fork. Beavertail Pond allows only hand-powered boats or electric motors.

Missoula area 16

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Bess ReedBess Reed225 S. Pattee St., Missoula · From ci.missoula.mt.us, checked Sep 30Park, River accessPaved path–
attachment-Sign - Blue Mountain Recreation Area – courtesy USFSBlue Mountain Recreation Area24 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, TrailRestroom–
Chief Looking GlassChief Looking Glass Fishing Access SiteLolo · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroom, WaterFee
Deep Creek Fishing Access SiteMissoula · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access––
Alt text placeholderFrenchtown Pond State Park18401 Frenchtown Frontage Road, Frenchtown · From stateparks.mt.gov, checked Sep 27Park, Swimming areaPlayground, Restroom, WaterFee
Harper's BridgeHarper's BridgeMissoula · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28Campground, River accessRestroomFee
Fresno Reservoir CampgroundJohnsrud Park Fishing Access SiteBonner · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroom, WaterFee
Kelly IslandKelly IslandMissoula · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFree
A river flows through a forest under a cloudy sky.Lower Blackfoot River CorridorBonner · From blm.gov, checked Oct 1River access, CampgroundRestroomFree
A sign for a river access and trail area stands in a grassy clearing with a parking area visible in the background.Maclay Flat Nature TrailMissoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Trail, River accessRestroom–
Marco FlatsBonner · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River access–Fee
Sha-RonSha-Ron Fishing Access SiteMissoula · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessWaterFee
Silver PavilionSilver Park700 Cregg Ln, Missoula · From ci.missoula.mt.us, checked Sep 30Park, River accessRestroom–
A dirt path leads through a forest of tall pine trees.ThibodeauBonner · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Clark Fork River at TurahTurahMissoula · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFee
FWP OKs Blackfoot foot traffic, Milltown floatingWeigh Station Fishing Access SiteBonner · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River accessRestroomFee

Day trips 76

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A river flows through a deep canyon surrounded by mountains and pine forests.Alberton GorgeDay trip · From fvlt.org, checked Sep 30River access, Beach––
Angler's RoostAngler's Roost Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River access–Fee
Sunset at BearmouthBearmouth Chalet campground and public river day accessDay trip · From bearmouthchalet.com, checked Sep 30Campground, River accessRestroomFee
Alt text placeholderBeavertail Hill State ParkDay trip · From montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com, checked Sep 30Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Beavertail PondBeavertail Pond Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30–RestroomFee
Bell CrossingBell Crossing Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access–Fee
Belmont CreekBelmont Creek Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River access––
Big EddyBig Eddy Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFee
A view of a mountain lake with lily pads and snow-capped peaks in the background.Big Larch CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, BeachRestroom, Water, Paved pathFree
A marshy landscape stretches out before rolling hills and distant mountains under a blue sky.Big Nelson CampgroundDay trip · 7 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFree
Blackfoot-ClearwaterBlackfoot-ClearwaterDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area––
A picnic table is sitting next to a fire pit by a river.Black Rabbit RV ParkDay trip · From blackrabbitrv.com, checked Sep 30Campground, River accessRestroom, Water–
Brown's LakeBrown's Lake Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28CampgroundRestroomFee
Cascade Campground 3Group site 10Cascade CampgroundDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Water, Paved pathFee
Cedar Meadow Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access–Free
Clearwater CrossingClearwater CrossingDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River access, CampgroundRestroomFee
Cayuse TrailClearwater River Canoe TrailDay trip · 3.5 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Trail, TrailheadRestroomFree
Corricks River BendCorrick's River BendDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29Campground, River accessRestroom, WaterFee
CyrCyr Bridge Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River accessRestroomFee
DARBY BRIDGEDarby BridgeDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroom–
Bitterroot River at Demmons Fishing Access Site near Hamilton, MontanaDemmonsDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access–Fee
Dry CreekDry Creek Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River accessRestroomFee
DucharmeDucharmeDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River access–Fee
An outdoor vault toilet is situated in a clearing surrounded by a pine forest.Ferry Landing Picnic AreaDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Recreation area, River accessRestroomFree
Alt text placeholderFinley Point State ParkDay trip · From montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com, checked Sep 26Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
A person fishes along the rocky bank of a calm river surrounded by autumn trees.Florence Bridge Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFee
Forest GroveDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access, CampgroundRestroomFee
Gold CreekGold Creek Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFee
Hannon MemorialHannon Memorial Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access, CampgroundRestroomFree
Harpers LakeHarpers Lake Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access, Recreation areaRestroomFee
North Fork Blackfoot RiverHarry MorganDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29Campground, River accessRestroomFee
A signpost stands in an outdoor area near a lake with various informational notices attached to it.Hidden Lake CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground––
John & Nancy Owen FASJohn & Nancy Owen FAS Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River access, CampgroundRestroomFree
KookoosintKookoosintDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFee
Kreis PondKreis Pond CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFee
A photo of Lake Alva on a sunny day. The water and skies are bright blue, and trees and the swan range can be seen in the background.Lake Alva CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, Swimming areaRestroom, WaterFree
People enjoy swimming and relaxing at a crowded beach by a lake surrounded by a dense forest.Lake Como Beach Swimming SiteDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Swimming area, BeachRestroom, WaterFee
still0729-00000-jpg-3-1203813-ver1-0.jpgLake Como Boat LaunchDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30–RestroomFee
An aerial view shows snow-capped mountains overlooking a lake and forested terrain.Lake Como CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Water, Paved pathFee
view of lake and treesLake Como Recreation Area — Forest Service place listDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroomFee
The "Point" At Lake Inez Point 6, looking southwest.Lake Inez CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFee
Photo of Lakeside Campground in the summertime.Lakeside CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFee
Photo of the Welcome Creek foot bridge in the Rock Creek area, Montana.Lolo National ForestDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Recreation area, Campground–Free
Middle Osprey Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access–Fee
Monture CreekMonture Creek Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access, CampgroundRestroomFee
WaterMuchwater Camping AreaDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, Recreation areaRestroomFree
Ninemile Prairie Fishing Access SiteNinemile Prairie Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access, CampgroundRestroomFee
Paradise CrossingParadise Crossing Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFree
Peninsula Dispersed CampgroundPeninsula Dispersed Campground and Recreation AreaDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, Recreation areaRestroom–
Petty CreekPetty CreekDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFee
Alt text placeholderPlacid Lake State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Poker JoePoker JoeDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFee
Powell CampgroundPowell CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Shade, WaterFee
NatureRainy Lake CampgroundDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFree
River JunctionRiver Junction Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River access, CampgroundRestroomFee
Photo of the lake front campground called River Point on Seeley Lake, Montana.River Point CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 28Campground, BeachRestroom, WaterFee
Blackfoot Rec 05Roundup Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFree
Russell Gates MemorialRussell Gates Memorial Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroom, Water–
Alt text placeholderSalmon Lake State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Schwartz CreekSchwartz Creek Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28River accessRestroomFee
Image of Seeley Lake CampgroundSeeley Lake CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, Swimming areaRestroom, WaterFee
Location of Campsites.Sloway CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, River accessRestroom, Shade, Water, Paved pathFee
St. John's Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River accessRestroom–
St. Regis Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFee
Surveyor LakeSurveyor Lake TrailheadDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Trailhead––
A serene lake is surrounded by a dense evergreen forest with mountains in the distance.Tamaracks ResortDay trip · From tamaracks.com, checked Sep 30Campground, Dog parkWaterFee
Alberton's Purple CliffsTarkio East Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 29River access––
TarkioTarkio Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 26River accessRestroomFee
A group of people are gathered on a riverbank with rafts, with one individual appearing to provide instructions.Thibodeau RapidsDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Oct 1River access–Fee
A calm lake reflects the surrounding forested mountains and cloudy sky.Three Frogs CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Tucker CrossingTucker CrossingDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFree
Upsata LakeUpsata Lake Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroomFee
Wally CrawfordWally Crawford Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River accessRestroomFee
Warm SpringsWarm Springs Wildlife Management AreaDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroom–
Whitaker Bridge Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30River access, CampgroundRestroomFree
A river flows past trees with a bridge and snow-capped mountains in the background.Woodside Bridge Fishing Access SiteDay trip · From montanarightnow.com, checked Sep 29River accessRestroomFee

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A small raft floats down a river surrounded by forested mountains.Blackfoot River Recreation CorridorFrom montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com, checked Sep 29River access, Campground––