Craig Madsen's Montana River Outfitters

  • Address
  • 923 10th Avenue North
  • Great Falls, MT 59401
  • Mailing Address
  • 923 10th Avenue North
  • Great Falls, MT 59401

Since 1977 Montana River Outfitters has provided float trips on the Missouri, Smith and other area rivers of central and western Montana. Montana River Outfitters offers several different types and styles of trips, including scenic, historic, white water, fishing, bird hunting, and horseback/float combination trips. Trips vary in length from 2 hours to 7 days.

Relive the Lewis and Clark Adventure! Montana River Outfitters specializes in scenic and historic trips along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Join Montana River Outfitters to experience Lewis and Clark history first hand. See the campsites, portage routes, Sulfur Springs plus the White Cliffs section of the Wild and Scenic Missouri. Trips vary in length from 3 hours to 1 day near Great Falls with 3-7 day trips available below Fort Benton.

Montana River Outfitters has added both a 34-foot voyageur canoe (16 passengers) and a 25-foot voyageur canoe (8 passengers) to our Lewis and Clark adventure possibilities.

You may also wish to explore the scenic Rivers Edge Trail with our bicycle rental program, available by the hour or by day. Or for those looking for combination adventures we have paddle and pedal trips or paddle and saddle (horseback/float trips) combinations.

Montana River Outfitters also specializes in fishing trips on the famous tailwater section of the Missouri River below Holter Dam, and the incredibly beautiful Smith River Canyon. We offer horsepack and float trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the most remote wilderness area in the lower 48.

Montana River Outfitters prides itself in offering only the finest river trips available. Featuring: modern, sturdy and comfortable equipment, exceptional meals and most importantly guides that are experienced, knowledgeable, capable and personable. Some of our guides are nationally recognized. Neal Streeks, a 20 + year M.R.O. veteran, has published five books and numerous magazine articles.

Montana River Outfitters offers additional services for those interested in renting or purchasing rafts, canoes, driftboats, kayaks or fishing or camping gear and we have two retail locations, one in Great Falls and one in Wolf Creek. Our Wolf Creek location also has a fly shop, lodging and a shuttle and livery service.

Montana River Outfitters has hundreds of satisfied guests from the U.S.A., Europe and Asia. A few notables are: Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Wilford Brimley, Greg LeMonde, Senator Phil Gramm and Don Johnson.

By choosing Montana River Outfitters you are selecting one of Montana's most experienced, successful and prominent guiding operations. For more information please call, fax, e-mail or view our website: http://montanariveroutfitters.com

Area Activities

  • canoeing
  • childrens activities
  • day tour
  • elk hunting
  • fishing
  • float trips
  • overnight pack trips
  • rifle shooting
  • sport fishing
  • bicycling
  • bird hunting
  • camping
  • deer hunting
  • education
  • environmental
  • fly fishing
  • stream fishing
  • tent camping
  • upland bird hunting
  • waterfowl hunting
  • wildlife viewing
  • horseback riding
  • lewis and clark
  • mountain biking
  • nature
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • kayaking
  • lake fishing
  • outdoor activity
  • photography
  • rafting
  • river fishing
  • backcountry camping
  • barbecue
  • bird watching
  • boating
  • big game
  • lodging
  • fishing trips

Services And Amenities

  • equipment rental
  • lewis and clark
  • pack animal
  • shuttle service
  • trail
  • bicycle rental
  • boat charter
  • dinner
  • guide
  • lunch
  • boat rental
  • breakfast
  • lodging

Driving Directions

Montana River Outfitters has locations in Great Falls near the Missouri River and at Wolf Creek near Holter Dam on the Blue Ribbon section of the Missouri River. Our Great Falls retail store and warehouse is located east of the Cascade Electric building, right off 9th Street, about 1.5 blocks south of the 9th Street Bridge and Missouri River at 923 10th Avenue North. Our Wolf Creek fly shop and lodging are located right off I-15 on the recreation road, about 2.5 miles from the Missouri River. After leaving I-15 at the Wolf Creek exit, proceed east about 100 yards, crossing Prickly Pear Creek and the BN Railroad tracks, where you come to a T in the road. Turn right at the T and continue on the recreational road for about 300 yards. Our cabins, motel, fly shop and RV park are clearly signed and visible on the left side of the road.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • canadian currency
  • cash
  • master card
  • personal check (in state)
  • personal check (out of state)
  • travelers checks
  • visa
  • Reservations
  • late cancellation fee
  • reservations accepted
  • reservations recommended
  • walk-ins welcome
  • Discounts
  • child discount
  • group discount
  • off season

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • April - December
  • Hours
  • 10:00am - 5:30pm

Contact Russell Country at 1-800-527-5348

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