City: Riverview, MT
County: Richland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.67345999, -104.15724217
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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
324 mi away
4. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT
21.0 mi
I-III
347 mi away
3. Boulder R. to Clarks Fork Yellowstone R.
73.4 mi
IV-V
471 mi away
1) Yellowstone Falls to Tower Junction (Grand Canyon)
20.7 mi
60 ft/mi
V
471 mi away
Tower Junction to Gardiner (Black Canyon)
21.5 mi
III-IV
487 mi away
2. Yankee Jim to Carbella (Yankee Jim Canyon)
5.4 mi
II-III
487 mi away
Gardiner to Cinnabar
8.2 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sidney Bridge Fishing Access Site provides day-use access to the Lower Yellowstone River near Riverview in Richland County. The site features a boat launch and toilet facilities, making it a convenient put-in or take-out point for paddlers and boaters. This location is open year-round, though water levels and conditions will vary seasonally.
The Lower Yellowstone River is known for excellent access opportunities, with numerous designated fishing access sites and bridge crossings throughout the region. Sidney Bridge is one of several established launch points that support a variety of river trips, from day paddles to longer floats. Paddlers should be prepared for changing water conditions—high water may allow direct launching, while lower water levels may require additional maneuvering to reach the water. This is a day-use only facility, so plan accordingly if you're running a longer trip between multiple access points.
The Lower Yellowstone River is known for excellent access opportunities, with numerous designated fishing access sites and bridge crossings throughout the region. Sidney Bridge is one of several established launch points that support a variety of river trips, from day paddles to longer floats. Paddlers should be prepared for changing water conditions—high water may allow direct launching, while lower water levels may require additional maneuvering to reach the water. This is a day-use only facility, so plan accordingly if you're running a longer trip between multiple access points.