Ride rolling-wave rapids on a family-friendly Yellowstone River raft trip from Gardiner
2-3 Hours door-to-door
Wetsuit, booties, splash jacket
Explore the Yellowstone River on a splashy, approachable whitewater rafting trip near the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. You’ll spend 1–1.5 hours on the water within a 2–3 hour experience, with rapids that vary by water level.
Trips require a minimum of 4 participants to run. Pregnant women are not permitted. Rafters must fit a personal flotation device with a maximum 56-inch chest size and be able to follow guide directions.
Full refund with more than 48 hours notice. 50% charge for cancellations within 24-48 hours of departure. 100% charge for cancellations within 24 hours. No-shows are charged 100%.
Product ID: G584MS
Dress for getting wet. In May–June and late September, bring a bathing suit to wear under a provided wetsuit; you can also use a provided splash jacket and neoprene booties. In July–early September, a bathing suit under lightweight shorts/pants and a T-shirt often works well. Avoid jeans, sweats, and heavy cotton, and don’t wear sandals without a back strap.
No. You can bring your own lunch and use the onsite picnic tables.
Kids must be at least 6 years old. If children under 14 are in your group, at least one adult age 18 or older must be on the trip.
603 Scott Street Gardiner, MT 59030
Guides like Josie, Jordan, Emily, Ingram, and the ziplining duo Gecko and Slayer come up again and again in reviews, and for good reason. Travelers consistently praise them for balancing safety with genuine fun, sharing local knowledge, and keeping energy high throughout the trip. First-timers seem especially well taken care of, with multiple people noting they felt nervous going in and completely at ease by the end. Both rafting and ziplining get strong marks, though a few rafters on calmer stretches noted the experience leaned more toward a scenic float than a thrill ride. That said, even those reviewers walked away happy. The scenery, wildlife sightings, and knowledgeable guides tend to carry the experience regardless of water levels or conditions. One reviewer did mention a slightly cooler front desk interaction on a return visit, though that appears to be the exception rather than the rule. The overwhelming pattern here is a well-organized, professionally run operation where the staff genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs. If you are spending time near Yellowstone and want an outdoor experience that delivers on both adventure and atmosphere, this one is worth booking.
Great experience ziplining with Montana Whitewater Rafting. Gray and Colby were amazing! Skilled, knowledgeable and a ton of fun. Highly recommend!!
Donna Taylor
September 2, 2026
Great experience ziplining with Montana Whitewater Rafting. Gray and Colby were amazing! Skilled, knowledgeable and a ton of fun. Highly recommend!!
Donna Taylor
September 2, 2026
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