Adventure Missoula is the original outfitter of whitewater rafting through the famed Alberton Gorge. Our raft shop is located right at the river put in (39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59820) with private parking so our customers only experience one shuttle back to our parking lot. Our staff will provide a fun and safe adventure for people of all ages!
Best Day Trip in the Northwest
#1 Thing to do in Missoula
Rafting the Alberton Gorge section on the Clark Fork River is considered to be the best family friendly whitewater rafting in the state and world-class due to diverse scenery and beautiful rapids. It has been voted the Best Day Trip in the Northwest and is currently the #1 Thing to do in Missoula.
Coming or going to Coeur’d Alene, Idaho? Check out: CDA Adventures, our sister company offering trips and adventures west of Missoula at the North Idaho/MT border and along the corridor to Glacier National Park.
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We have 7 options for a whitewater rafting trip.
All trips include: Life Jackets, wet suits if needed for comfort, splash jackets, water shoes, guide, boat, paddles, shuttle back to your vehicle at our raft shop on the Clark Fork River, group transportation from Missoula (arrange in advance), and private parking. Full days include locally sourced lunch featuring fresh garden grown produce grown on site. Free Shuttle Available for groups in Missoula (arrange in advance).
Our river shop: Customers meet at our river shop 30 min West of Missoula, Montana or 2 hour drive East from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We have private parking, a gift shop, and changing rooms! 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT
When to go: Trips run March-October, weather permitting. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for check in. Clark Fork River trips run roughly 2-3 hours on the water without lunch and 4-5 hours with lunch (same river miles) and an additional sandy beach stop to swim during mid summer weather. Water flow, traffic at the take out or put in, and paddling affect timing.
Boats: We use outfitter grade NRS sport boats that hold 6-8ppl. This provides our guides and customers quick maneuverability and a splashier and more intimate experience with nature and the river. We have even larger boats for families that want to stay together up to 12ppl. Reserve your trip, fill out our questionnaire, and we will plan boats accordingly!
*Clark Fork River Full Day Whitewater Rafting Trip Voted #1 Thing to do while in Missoula, March – October Class I, II, III+ (ages 10+ April to Mid June) 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. This 12 mile river trip provides 15 rapids and breath taking scenery down the world-class Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River! See more details The Clark Fork is the largest river in MT by volume. The trip starts at 10AM and wraps up around 3:30PM Mountain Time. Our customers meet right at the river entrance (our shop)! Free Shuttle Available Trip time runs approx. 5 hours depending on water flow and season and includes lunch!
Adults – $105 Ages 6 to 17 – $95
*Clark Fork River Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip Voted #1 Thing to do while in Missoula March – October Class I, II, III+ (ages 10+ April to Mid June) Same trip as the full day, just no beach lunch. This is a great 12 mile river trip providing 15 rapids that will get you wet head to toe and features breathtaking scenery down the Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River. See more details This trip includes a handful of rapids that are class III. It is world-class whitewater that is safe for families (having a recovery flat stretch after each rapid). It is the largest river by volume in the state of MT and is quite possibly one of the prettiest stretches of whitewater in the west. Trips depart at 9am, 1:30pm, and 4pm MST daily. Our customers meet 30 minutes prior trip time right at the river entrance (our shop)! Free Shuttle Available Trip time runs 2-4 hours depending on water flow and season, No lunch
Adults – $85 Ages 6 to 17 – $75 *This year save $10 per person for the 9am departure: $75/$65!
Blackfoot River Full Day Whitewater Rafting Trip April – June Class I, II, III ages 6+ Full Day trip includes a river-side catered lunch and an all day affair: meeting at 9:30am, departing at 10am and ending around 4pm (depending on water flow) for a full 6 hour day. Route: Round Up to Johnsrud Park. Includes gear, rafting, shuttle for trip (transportation), guide, and lunch! The Blackfoot River is a snow/spring fed river. The Blackfoot River is renowned for its beauty and unique features. Shuttle Available
Adults – $105 Ages 6 to 17 – $95
Blackfoot Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip April – June Class I, II, III ages 6+ We run this trip in May and June. Trips depart at 10am in the morning or 2pm in the afternoon and offer a gorgeous whitewater rafting approx. 3 hour trip (depending on water flow) leaving you time to participate in another activity. Route: Whitaker Bridge to Johnsrud Park. The Blackfoot River is known for its recreational opportunities, mostly rafting and fishing! No lunch included, pack snacks Shuttle Available
Adults – $85 Ages 6 to 17 – $75
Combination Whitewater Rafting/Fishing Trip ADVENTURE MISSOULA SIGNATURE TRIP April – November Class I, II, III+ ages 6+ (ages 10+ April to Mid June) This can be a full day family or fly fishing seeker adventure on the world class Clark Fork River. Participants intermittently fish and raft whitewater throughout the day. This guide favorite covers 12 miles and 15 rapids. Option to fly/spin fish. Expect to see world class scenery and catch large fish on one of the most beautiful stretches in the Montana west. Trip runs 6-8 river hours and includes lunch. Free Shuttle Available
$635 base price (includes 2 participants), $85 each additional participant (up to five total people)
Private Guided Whitewater Rafting Full Day Trip Clark Fork River Trip April -October Class I, II, III+ ages 6+ (ages 10+ April to Mid June This 15 mile whitewater rafting trip features a private whitewater guide and your family or group of up to 8 guests on a boat and trip of your own separate from others for privacy. Trip includes riverside catered lunch, drinks, shuttle back to our shop, and all gear. Twelve rapids, sandy beaches, a scenic canyon and exciting diverse scenery awaits your group! Trip time runs about 5 hours Free Shuttle Available $940 for boat, priced for up to 8 participants, can add more during checkout up to 12 people.
Private Guided Whitewater Rafting Half Day: This trip features the same stretch of river as our full day except that we do not stop for lunch or beach time. It runs about 2.5-3.5 hours depending on water flow, everything provided, Season: April to October Class I, II, III Cyr, Montana $865 for boat, priced up to 8 participants, can add more during checkout up to 12 people.
Call to if you’d like us to handle your booking or have any questions about our adventures and whitewater rafting trips: 406-813-0595
If you are enroute to Glacier National Park, take a break with Adventure Missoula and join us for a half day raft trip!
“What an amazing experience for a group of first timers! We had an 8 year old, 10 year old and 13 year old and all three had an absolute blast. The guides were more than accommodating and made the entire experience so enjoyable. Can’t say enough good things about this place. We even got to get out of the boats and jumped off of a cliff into the river. A++++ 10/10” -Addy Gonzalez, 2019
