Float through the beautiful Tarkio Canyon on this easy scenic rafting trip along the Clark Fork River. With gentle waves, stunning canyon views, and fascinating history, it’s the perfect family-friendly Montana adventure for kids ages 3 and up. This mellow float offers plenty of fun, light rapids, wildlife viewing, and even a mouthwatering riverside lunch on the full-day option.
The steep canyon shadows awe and inspire everyone we take down this stretch of the Clark Fork River. Known by locals as Tarkio Canyon, the beauty will silence you.
Old Chinese-built footings from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad still hold railroad tracks in place. Enormous, house-sized rocks and deep, cold channels swirl peacefully underneath the centuries of history slowly being buried by nature. These old mining towns no longer survive, but an old cable car still whispers the stories of many an old timer. You can’t see any of this fascinating antiquity from the road.
You’ll see deer, eagles, beaver, and the occasional elk, moose, or bear as your cares drift away. This trip will relax, entertain, and inspire young and old alike. This trip is the safest, driest option for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the river without the whitewater of the Alberton Gorge, Pangaea’s most popular trip on the Clark Fork River.
The Tarkio Canyon on the Clark Fork River doesn’t have the kind of whitewater like the Alberton Gorge, but it does have three milder rapids that you can blast through or avoid, depending on your mood. Your guide will get you wet and entertain the kids if you want to introduce them to what whitewater rafting is like.
Pangaea River Store:
11111 Mullan Rd E., Superior, MT 59872
Conveniently located just off I-90, about 1 hour west of Missoula. Free parking available on-site.
Allow extra time for check-in, gear fitting, and return travel.
Vegetarian/gluten-free options available with advance notice.
Give us a call, and we’ll help you find the perfect trip.
Meet at the Pangaea River Rafting River Store, where your guide will greet you at your car. You’ll sign a waiver, change into river clothes, receive a life jacket, and hear a safety briefing before hopping into the shuttle for a quick 10-minute ride to the river put-in.
Your guide will help you get situated in the raft and then launch your Montana river adventure. You’ll float through the awe-inspiring Tarkio Canyon for about two hours, with three optional rapids and plenty of relaxing stretches in between. Full-day trips include a 30-minute riverside lunch stop and lots of fun with squirt guns, swimming, and boat games.
You’ll exit the river directly across the street from your vehicle. Your guide will assist with gear and help wrap up your experience. Dry clothes and high-fives encouraged.
Wear clothes that can get wet and dry quickly. Avoid cotton. Bring sunblock, sunglasses with retainers, a hat, and shoes or sandals with straps (no flip-flops or bare feet).
Water bottle, towel, dry clothes for after, sun protection, and a sense of adventure. Cameras should be waterproof or left behind.
Yes, for the full-day trip only. Our riverside lunch is locally famous! No food stop is included on the Raft & Blast option.
For private trips, yes—just call ahead to coordinate. On public trips, we provide lunch (full-day) and recommend keeping it simple.
Yes! Ages 3+ are welcome on the full-day trip and 6+ on the Raft & Blast. It’s our safest, driest Clark Fork option.
Reservations are highly recommended. To book your trip over the phone, please call 406-239-2392.
Private Group Options available. To learn more, call 406-239-2392.
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