City: Pray, MT
County: Park County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.48314808, -110.62046595
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Yellowstone River
6 runs (4 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
III-IV
This location is on this run
2. Yankee Jim to Carbella (Yankee Jim Canyon)
5.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (28.3 mi from take-out)
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
V
Upstream from here (31.7 mi from take-out)
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
IV-V
Upstream from here (41.6 mi from take-out)
1) Yellowstone Falls to Tower Junction (Grand Canyon)
20.7 mi
60 ft/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
Mallard's Rest is a boat ramp and fishing access site located on the Yellowstone River approximately 12-13 miles south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. The site features a maintained boat ramp and dedicated trailer parking area, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. This is an important access point where the Yellowstone River's gradient noticeably increases, and paddlers should be prepared for the water to pick up speed as you move downstream from the launch.
The site includes 13 designated campsites (tent and trailer-friendly), vault toilets, and a pack-in/pack-out setup. No water is available on-site, so plan accordingly. A camping fee is required for overnight stays. This location serves as an excellent put-in for extended paddling trips downstream or for day-use boating and fishing access. The changing river conditions below the ramp make this a good transition point for paddlers looking to experience more dynamic water.
The site includes 13 designated campsites (tent and trailer-friendly), vault toilets, and a pack-in/pack-out setup. No water is available on-site, so plan accordingly. A camping fee is required for overnight stays. This location serves as an excellent put-in for extended paddling trips downstream or for day-use boating and fishing access. The changing river conditions below the ramp make this a good transition point for paddlers looking to experience more dynamic water.