Access Site
MT
Otter Creek
Yellowstone River • Boulder River
Source: montana_fish__wildlife_and_parks Updated 1 year ago
City: Big Timber, MT
County: Sweet Grass County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.85431302, -109.91395612
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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 (1 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
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
IV-V
73 mi away
1) Yellowstone Falls to Tower Junction (Grand Canyon)
20.7 mi
60 ft/mi
V
73 mi away
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
III-IV
79 mi away
2. Yankee Jim to Carbella (Yankee Jim Canyon)
5.4 mi
II-III
79 mi away
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
II
81 mi away
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Otter Creek provides convenient access to the upper Yellowstone River near Big Timber, Montana. The site features a functional boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and larger watercraft onto this scenic section of the river. Located along Highway 89 between Livingston and Big Timber, it's one of six major access points in the Paradise Valley area.
The facility includes vault toilets, trailer parking, and camping amenities (7-day stay limit). The site is open year-round and offers beautiful views of the Yellowstone River valley, making it a good base for day trips or extended paddling adventures. Note that the area has limited shade, so plan accordingly for sunny conditions. The site is primarily known for fishing access as well, so expect some boat traffic during peak seasons.
The facility includes vault toilets, trailer parking, and camping amenities (7-day stay limit). The site is open year-round and offers beautiful views of the Yellowstone River valley, making it a good base for day trips or extended paddling adventures. Note that the area has limited shade, so plan accordingly for sunny conditions. The site is primarily known for fishing access as well, so expect some boat traffic during peak seasons.