City: Livingston, MT
County: Park County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.51160610, -110.58285567
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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 (31.2 mi from take-out)
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
V
Upstream from here (34.2 mi from take-out)
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
IV-V
Upstream from here (42.6 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
Pine Creek offers a popular boat launch on the Yellowstone River approximately 9 miles south of Livingston via US-89, then 6 miles east on Pine Creek Road (a narrow, winding forest road). The official launch is located immediately downstream of the Pine Creek Road Bridge. This access point serves as a takeout for floaters coming from Mallard's Rest (about a 3-mile, 1-hour float) and provides a good launching point for downstream paddling. The site is generally open year-round, though spring conditions may include some ice on the ramp.
The Pine Creek Picnic Area offers amenities including 7 picnic sites, a group picnic shelter, accessible tables, toilets, and water. Firewood is available for purchase ($4.50/bundle), and trash pickup is provided. This makes it a convenient spot for paddlers and anglers looking to spend time on the river without traveling far from Livingston. Note that the access road is narrow and winding through the West Absaroka Mountains, so plan accordingly. Weapons discharge is prohibited year-round at this site. For current conditions or questions, contact the Livingston Office at (406) 222-1892.
The Pine Creek Picnic Area offers amenities including 7 picnic sites, a group picnic shelter, accessible tables, toilets, and water. Firewood is available for purchase ($4.50/bundle), and trash pickup is provided. This makes it a convenient spot for paddlers and anglers looking to spend time on the river without traveling far from Livingston. Note that the access road is narrow and winding through the West Absaroka Mountains, so plan accordingly. Weapons discharge is prohibited year-round at this site. For current conditions or questions, contact the Livingston Office at (406) 222-1892.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
A picnic area in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District. Picnic sites: 7+1 Group+1 Picnic ShelterAccessible Facilities:TablesToiletWaterTrash Pickup: YesFirewood: $4.50 / bundleReservations:Recreation.gov1-877-444-6777Information:Livingston Office5242 Hwy 89.Livingston, MT 59047(406) 222-1892