Clark Fork River Rafting
For a fantastic day of Montana whitewater rafting fun look no further than the Alberton Gorge section of the Clark Fork River. This whitewater rafting day trip in Western Montana just outside of Missoula, is a big volume, big ride river with a lot of roller coaster waves, and intermediate (Class II-III) white water rafting. You'll bounce through rapids with names like Boat Eater, Fang, Cliffside, and Tumbleweed on the family-friendly Clark Fork River.
Well isolated from any roads, the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork flows through a deep canyon with dramatic rose-colored cliffs. Between the whitewater sections are calm stretches that are perfect for swimming or just sitting back, relaxing, and watching the spectacular mountain scenery pass you by. Warm water and quiet pools between rapids make this a perfect family rafting trip.
When you go rafting on the Clark Fork, you're likely to see dozens of birds, including osprey, mergansers, and, if we're lucky, maybe some Harlequin Ducks. Deer, elk, and beaver are also common. Along the way, our guides will share some of the river's history. Named after William Clark of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the Clark Fork River's headwaters are in the Beaverhead and Rocky Mountains near Butte, Montana, where the Native American tribes called it the 'Arrowhead' River due to a semi-transparent stone found nearby that was used to make arrowheads.
We use 13' paddle rafts on this whitewater rafting day trip, so everyone becomes a participant. Each raft has a professional guide who teaches you how to paddle. As a team, you'll navigate the whitewater together. If you would rather let us do the rowing, we can bring an oar-powered raft along with room for 3-4 people (by request only).
We invite you to bring your friends, your church group, club, or the whole family for a whitewater rafting trip you'll never forget.
Please call 208-770-2517 to inquire or book this trip.
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Itinerary
Day 1
If you're looking for a day of fun, excitement, and relaxation, join us for whitewater thrills on the Clark Fork River. This is a big volume, big ride river with lots of roller coaster waves and fun class II-III (intermediate) rapids with names such as Boateater, Fang, Cliffside, and Tumbleweed. Between the rapids are calm stretches where you may jump in for a swim, or sit back and relax to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Bring the whole family for a day of fun you'll never forget!
Meeting Time:
9:00 AM Pacific Time
Meeting Location:
150 River St
Superior, MT 59872
*Park on River Street and meet us behind the Old Shool House building
Dates & Rates
Supplementary Information
Daily Departures from July 4-September 1, 2025*
- Adult: $125
- Youth: $110
- Group Special: Groups of 16 or more go for $110/ adult and $95/youth!
*Minimum age for Clark Fork trips is 11 years old until July 10 or so when flows become low enough we can take kids as young as 7. Please call our office for exact dates when it's suitable for children under 10 to join us.
*Prices are plus 3% Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Dept. Use fee and 7% Land & Water Access fee.
Included:
- Full service of our Adventure Consultants
- Full service and knowledge of our talented river guides
- All rafting equipment - including wetsuits, splash jackets, booties, helmets and PFD's
- Transportation to/from river launch and take out points
Not Included:
- 7% Land and Water Access Fee
- 3% Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Dept fee
- Airfare/transportation to and from meeting point
- Gratuities for guides
- Items of a personal nature
Click HERE to see Terms and Conditions.
Important Notice: ROW has an excellent safety record, but you should know that whitewater rafting is inherently risky. You will be required to sign a "Release and Assumption of Risk" agreement prior to the trip, recognizing and accepting the risks involved. If you're interested in trip cancellation, travel or accident insurance, contact our office. We do not allow alcoholic beverages or any drugs.
Reviews
Great rafting with ROW
Great rafting with ROW on the Clark Fork. Bus driver Avery and guides Aldan, Josie, and Sage did a super job. I enjoyed the narratives of some of the history of the area. Some really fun rapids kept us cool on a hot day!
Fantastic experience
Our time with ROW was a fantastic experience. We felt well prepped for the river with both the gear and the safety talk. We were treated to some very interesting stories by our guide, Sage, and she took us safely down the river! Great food, great water, great side quests to cliffs and creeks, and just an overall perfect experience. Thanks for spending your birthday with us Sage!
Amazing
Alden our guide on the Clark Fork wad amazing along with the guides in the 4 other boats. They all were friendly, playful and educated on local history, wildlife, fauna and the river itself. Lunch and snacks were fresh and filling with plenty of water available for everyone.
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