Introducing The River Pub, a new way to experience the river through Missoula, pub style! Comfortable seating, with a wood bar table top. Relax under the canopy while your guide does the rowing. The River Pub can be chartered for any event, gather your friends and bring along a growler of your favorite Missoula craft beer or beverage. Take the River Pub to an event downtown, Osprey Game or Concert. Have your event catered by one of the many Missoula’s restaurants or guest chef, the possibilities are endless.
Want a new venue for your next business lunch? Have lunch catered, enjoy the scenery of Hellgate Canyon and privacy of the River Pub.
Prefer the quiet morning light and bird watching? We are teaming up with Drum coffee or your favorite bakery to offer morning trips with their delicious brew and unique sandwiches and pastries.
River Pub
May – September (limited during high water)
- Float through town with Pub Style seating.
- All trips are private chartered groups with custom meeting times, depending on your group or event. The trip duration is approximately 3-4 hours.
- Most trips meet at Silver Park (the take-out) and we provde shuttle transportation from there to the put-in OR if you prefer to be dropped off downtown at Caras Park or we can provide pick up at a custom location.
- We provide simple meat & cheese trays, but if you are looking for something more substantional, custom catering available for additional charge. Happy to discuss options!
- We provide water and sodas / bubble water. All adult beverages are BYOB.
River Pub Charter is available for $600
Price is based on 10 guests and includes guides and shuttle transportation. Private charter only. The boat can hold up to 2 more people, depending on the seating arrangment. Additional people beyond 10 will be charged $25 per person.
Missoula Town Floats
Flowing through the heart of Missoula, MT, the Clark Fork River offers a unique river experience right in town. We offer two different “Town floats” – the classic Milltown to Downtown is a scenic float starting in East Missoula at Sha-Ron river access or at Weigh Station on the Blackfoot River where you can paddle into the confluence of the Blackfoot & the Clark Fork River, passing through Hellgate Canyon, a small drop near Jacob’s Island (University of Montana) and hit Brennan’s wave downtown at Caras Park, take out at Silver Park near the Osprey Baseball Stadium.
This stretch of river is very popular and accessible for self guided floaters, tubers, SUPs, etc…
We reccommend the following companies:
Relating to Lewis & Clark
The “Clark’s Fork of the Columbia,” named after William Clark, is a major tributary of the mighty Columbia River. Why didn’t Lewis and Clark take the Clark Fork River instead of their arduous journey over the Lolo Trail? After deciding the Salmon River was too rough and banks to steep they traveled down the Bitterroot River and came to the Missoula valley. Lewis & Clark debated the best route to the Pacific with the guidance of their native American guides new they needed to reach rivers and waters with salmon. This would ensure they were on the drainages that eventually flowed to the Pacific. The Clark Fork did not have salmon. Even though the Clark’s Fork does flow to the Pacific.
Clark Fork River Town floats (use a regular Paddle Raft, not the River Pub)
Sha-Ron or Lower Blackfoot to Silver Park (Downtown Missoula)
Exact stretch of river depends on water level and group needs. We use our regular paddle boats with guide in the stern.
Availability can be very limited for these trip as our Alberton Gorge trips are more popular.
Runs May-September
Full Day
$95 per person / $75 12 years & under discount
Includes fresh deli lunch on the river
Half Day – No Lunch
$70 per person / $55 12 years & under discount
Afternoon with Appetizers
Includes variety of antipasto style meat, cheese & veggies
Dinner BBQ at Silver Park
Included full BBQ dinner with appetizers and desert
Custom pricing depending on group size and provisions. Contact us for more information.
Trip Details
- Custom trips available for variety of trip length & group size, inquire for pricing.
- Minimum group size required for a trip to launch, please call ahead to reserve and ensure trip departures.
- Clark Fork Town trips usually depart from our office at 912 E. Broadway, Missoula MT, we can also meet you at the one of the river put-ins or take-outs or custom pick up location can be arranged for large groups. Return times are estimations and depend on water level, allow for delays.
- Minimum age limit usually 6 years old, but since this trip has very little whitewater, we can consider a younger age, inquire for details.
- We provide a professional whitewater guide, transportation to and from our office, paddle, Coast Guard approved PFD and beverages for the return drive.
Trip Planning Resources:
- Gear Lists & Recommended Reading
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Trip Cancellation Policy & Guest Responsibility
Need trip insurance? For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, got to www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 26-0048.
Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. 55Y