City: Forsyth, MT
County: Rosebud County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.27460660, -106.67865701
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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
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
II
128 mi away
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
I-III
150 mi away
3. Boulder R. to Clarks Fork Yellowstone R.
73.4 mi
IV-V
274 mi away
1) Yellowstone Falls to Tower Junction (Grand Canyon)
20.7 mi
60 ft/mi
V
274 mi away
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
III-IV
290 mi away
2. Yankee Jim to Carbella (Yankee Jim Canyon)
5.4 mi
II-III
290 mi away
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Rosebud East is a public boat launch providing access to the Yellowstone River near Forsyth in Rosebud County, Montana. This is a functional ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats, located just yards from the water. The site features basic amenities including toilets and water access, making it convenient for day trips on the river.
The ramp itself can be somewhat variable depending on water levels. During high water periods, you can launch directly at the access point, but as water levels drop you may need to cross a small channel to reach deeper water. Note that both electrical pedestals on-site share breaker controls—if one isn't functioning, check the breaker box on the other pedestal. The site has difficult ADA accessibility.
Rosebud East permits camping with a fee and a 7-day stay limit, available seasonally from May 15 to November 1, with accommodations for camp trailers. Fishing access to the Yellowstone River is open year-round. This is a reliable access point for paddlers and boaters looking to reach this section of the river.
The ramp itself can be somewhat variable depending on water levels. During high water periods, you can launch directly at the access point, but as water levels drop you may need to cross a small channel to reach deeper water. Note that both electrical pedestals on-site share breaker controls—if one isn't functioning, check the breaker box on the other pedestal. The site has difficult ADA accessibility.
Rosebud East permits camping with a fee and a 7-day stay limit, available seasonally from May 15 to November 1, with accommodations for camp trailers. Fishing access to the Yellowstone River is open year-round. This is a reliable access point for paddlers and boaters looking to reach this section of the river.