River MT ID

Bitterroot River

Montana • 46.3111, -114.1334

Length

85 mi

138 km

Elevation

3,978′ → 3,104′

875 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.19%

10.2 ft/mi

Drainage

8,179 mi²

21,183 km²

Avg Flow

2,897 cfs

2.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,184 mi

1,906 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Bitterroot River

There are 3 USGS water level monitoring stations on Bitterroot River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 6 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Bitterroot River.