Experience
Missouri River
Float Trips
Paddle through Wild and Scenic Missouri River country on a guided three to five-day canoe trip filled with history, wildlife, remote campsites, and Montana campfire meals.
Multi-Day River Trip
Spend three to five days floating through remote Missouri River country.
Guided River Experience
Travel with expert river guides who know the water, history, campsites, and route.
Wild & Scenic Country
Experience quiet river miles, dramatic cliffs, wildlife, and wide-open Montana landscapes.
Campfire Meals
Enjoy camp setup and hearty meals prepared for a true taste of Montana hospitality.
Historic Route
Float through country shaped by Lewis and Clark, Fort Benton, and the White Cliffs.
Tour Overview
A Once-in-a-Lifetime River Experience
Montana 406 Outdoor Adventures works with clients year-round to help build custom trips, but each summer we also offer three to four Wild and Scenic Missouri River canoe trips. These three to five-day guided float trips are designed for travelers who want to experience Montana from the water, away from crowds, cell service, and everyday noise.
Expert river guides with extensive historical knowledge lead the way, guide you through the waters, set up camp each night, and cook incredible campfire meals for a true taste of Montana home cooking.
Having made the scenic 149-mile float on multiple occasions, we can say firsthand that this is a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure.
Tour Details
Prices Start at
$1,500 per day
Minimum 2 People
Season
Summer is recommended for the best experience
Trip Lengtjh
Three to five days
Trip Style
Guided boat trip with camping, meals, river travel, history, wildlife, and exploration
Custom Quote
Trips may be customized based on timing, group size, weather, and availability.
What's Included
Guided River Travel
Experienced guides lead your group through the Missouri River route.
Camp Setup
Guides help set up camp along the river, giving your group a comfortable place to rest.
Campfire Meals
Enjoy hearty meals prepared outdoors for a true river experience.
Local History
Learn about Lewis and Clark, Fort Benton, Indigenous history, and historic river travel.
Wildlife Opportunities
Look for wildlife along the river corridor and surrounding landscape.
Remote Scenery
Experience quiet river miles, dramatic geology, White Cliffs, and wild Montana views.
Sample River Experience
Day One
Begin your Yellowstone winter adventure with your guide and travel into the park based on the day’s route, weather, and access.
River Miles
Explore geyser basins, hot springs, snowy valleys, scenic overlooks, and possible wildlife viewing areas.
Camp Setup
Continue through Yellowstone’s winter landscape with time for photos, quiet moments, and unforgettable views.
Campfire Meals
Gather for a hearty outdoor meal, river stories, local history, and time under Montana skies.
Exploration Time
Depending on the route, step off the river to explore historic sites, scenery, wildlife areas, or points of interest.
About the Float
Float Through History on the Mighty Missouri
The Mighty Missouri is always flowing, slowly carving and shaping the land and the people who have called this area home. For Lewis and Clark historians, this route is especially meaningful. The eastward settling of the emerging nation made this river one of the most significant routes of expansion, and the Corps of Discovery marveled at “scenes of visionary enchantment” along the now-famous White Cliffs of the Missouri.
Steamboats loaded with fortune seekers, miners, and people “mining the miners” helped seal historic Fort Benton’s fate as the “world’s innermost port.” The Nez Perce also crossed this river in 1877 while fleeing the U.S. Army in exile to reservation lands. Cave paintings, tipi sites, wildlife, geology, and river history are only a few of the potential points of interest along the way.
This trip is for travelers who want to get out as the explorers did. There is no cell service, no internet, and few, if any, other campers. The historic route offers abundant wildlife sightings, historic points of interest, and opportunities to get off the river and explore.
Best Season
Trips run in different weather conditions, but summer is recommended for the best experience.
Remote Travel
This is a true remote river experience with no cell service, no internet, and very few other campers.
Activity Level
Guests will be spending multiple days outdoors, camping, paddling, and traveling by canoe.
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