City: Craver, MT
County: Stillwater County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.66587403, -109.35323533
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Yellowstone River
6 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III
This location is on this run
3. Boulder R. to Clarks Fork Yellowstone R.
73.4 mi
II
Downstream from here (41.1 mi to put-in)
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Holmgren Ranch is a public fishing and boating access site on the Yellowstone River near Craver in Stillwater County, Montana. This is a rustic ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats on a major river corridor in the Rocky Mountains.
**Conditions & Considerations**
The boat ramp is functional but somewhat rugged. Water levels on the Yellowstone fluctuate seasonally, which affects launch conditions—during high water periods, you can launch directly at the access point, but as flows drop, you may need to navigate a small channel and use a gravel bar to access the water. River conditions vary throughout the season; check current flow rates and water quality conditions before your trip, as the Yellowstone can carry significant sediment during runoff. Be aware of any FWP (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks) restrictions or seasonal closures that may affect access.
**Before You Go**
Confirm current access status and any applicable regulations through Montana FWP or contact the local area office. This location serves paddlers and anglers looking to access the Yellowstone River in its middle reaches.
Holmgren Ranch is a public fishing and boating access site on the Yellowstone River near Craver in Stillwater County, Montana. This is a rustic ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats on a major river corridor in the Rocky Mountains.
**Conditions & Considerations**
The boat ramp is functional but somewhat rugged. Water levels on the Yellowstone fluctuate seasonally, which affects launch conditions—during high water periods, you can launch directly at the access point, but as flows drop, you may need to navigate a small channel and use a gravel bar to access the water. River conditions vary throughout the season; check current flow rates and water quality conditions before your trip, as the Yellowstone can carry significant sediment during runoff. Be aware of any FWP (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks) restrictions or seasonal closures that may affect access.
**Before You Go**
Confirm current access status and any applicable regulations through Montana FWP or contact the local area office. This location serves paddlers and anglers looking to access the Yellowstone River in its middle reaches.