Scenic river trips are beautiful, relaxing, and inexpensive. Enjoy the great outdoors! We offer 7 scenic trip options near the Idaho/Western Montana border on a few different sections of rivers which are especially focused for families with small children or adults and seniors that don’t want to risk falling out of a raft. Take an unforgettable trip on the Clark Fork and you will see how special this majestic river can be with it’s sandy beaches and gorgeous scenery.
If you are headed to Glacier National Park and want to go whitewater rafting or on a scenic float along the way, this is your trip! The Clark Fork River is considered the #1 day trip to experience in the Northwest.
Location: CDA Adventures/Adventure Missoula headquarters is located east of Coeur d’Alene (2 hours) or west of Missoula (30 minutes). Don’t miss out on this trip as you travel through!
Would you rather experience this river by inflatable kayak or stand up paddleboards or add them to your rafting trip? Check out our Kayak Adventure or Group Flotilla trips!
If you want to sit upright in the most unique raft in Montana, check out our Canopy Raft Tours that have breakfast brew departures and afternoon and evening departures to sample local drinks and tasty snacks!
CLARK FORK RIVER SCENIC RIVER TRIPS
All Clark Fork River trips include: Life Jackets, wet suits if needed for comfort, splash jackets, water shoes, guide, boat, paddles, shuttle back to your vehicle at our raft shop on the Clark Fork River and private parking. Full days include locally sourced lunch featuring fresh garden grown produce grown on site. Customers meet at our Montana river shop. All Clark Fork trips meet 30 minutes west of Missoula at the Clark Fork River shop: 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59834 – 2 hours east of Coeur d’Alene just off I-90 on the way to Glacier National Park. Trips run April-November, weather permitting. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for check in. Clark Fork River trips run about 2-3 hours on the water without lunch and 4-5 hours with lunch and an additional sandy beach stop to swim during mid summer weather.
Private Guided Clark Fork Scenic Float with Lunch (Meets 30 minutes west of Missoula at the Clark Fork River shop: 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59834 – 2 hours east of Coeur d’Alene just off I-90 on the way to Glacier National Park) Enjoy a private guided boat trip and private shuttle back to your vehicle for up to 8 people on the Tarkio Canyon and scenic stretch of the Clark Fork River for a 4 to 5 hour river tour (varies due to water flow). Meet at our shop and we’ll take care of everything for your group. We provide all the gear needed, shuttle back to your vehicle, drinks, and stream side catered lunch half way through your trip. Ages 4+ $945/boat up to 8 people. Departures Daily: 10:30am (Mountain Time Zone)
Private Guided Clark Fork Scenic Float No Lunch This trip features the same stretch of river as our full day scenic except that we do not stop for lunch or beach time. It runs about 2.5-3.5 hours depending on water flow, everything provided, Season: April to October Class I, II- Tarkio Canyon, Montana $765 Private boat trip up to 8 participants
Clark Fork River Scenic River Float with Lunch (Meets 30 minutes west of Missoula at the Clark Fork River shop: 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59834 – 2 hours east of Coeur d’Alene just off I-90 on the way to Glacier National Park) Kickback on this 4 to 5 hour scenic float trip (varies due to water flow) through Tarkio Canyon and an open vista while we calmly float a six mile stretch of river stopping for lunch on a sandy beach. We often see deer, elk, beaver, eagles, osprey and variety of waterfowl on this stretch. You will pass by mining camps and Quarts Creek Tributary and a few other creeks running into the mighty Clark Fork River. All gear provided. Adults $105 Youth (Age 4-17) $95 Departures Daily: 10:30am (Mountain Time Zone)
Clark Fork River Scenic Float No Lunch #1 Thing to do in the Northwest (Meets 30 minutes west of Missoula at the Clark Fork River shop: 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59834 – 2 hours east of Coeur d’Alene just off I-90 on the way to Glacier National Park) This scenic trip is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this part of Western Montana. The Tarkio Canyon is calm stretch of the Clark Fork River. It is a perfect gentle river float trip. We pass through tall canyon walls where we are fortunate enough to see eagles, beavers, and ospreys. You will pass by mining camps and Quarts Creek Tributary. This relaxing float takes two to three hours, depending on river flows. Your experienced guide will not only be there to take you down the river, but can also answer any questions in regards to the canyon. This is your Scenic River Trip Missoula! See more details. Adults-$85 Youth (4-17)-$75 Departures Daily: 9:30am or 2:30pm (Mountain Time Zone)
Would you rather experience the Clark Fork River by inflatable kayak or stand up paddleboards? Check out these two trips that feature rafts with kayaks and rafts together for the whole family!
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