The mighty Missouri River begins here, flowing from the Rockies onto the high plains. Spectacular white sandstone canyons rise from the river banks as the Missouri cuts its way east across the Big Sky State. The region is abundant with coyote, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, jack rabbits, and prairie dogs. Swift currents carry you past scenery that is largely unchanged since Lewis and Clark paddled here almost 200 years ago.
Spacious campsites make for easy and relaxing camping.
Start at Coal Banks landing on the Missouri and enjoy the same white buttes and scenic beauty that Lewis and Clark saw in 1805. Pass Citadel Rock and the Hole in the Wall on the way to Slaughter River, where Lewis and Clark camped in 1805 and 1806 on their return trip. At night, set up camp and read from Lewis and Clark's log. We'll resupply our water at Judith Landing, a historic area for the Blackfoot tribe, fur traders, and steamboaters. Paddle past the ferry, still in operation, and McGarry Bar, another Lewis and Clark site.