A guided trip from Carter to Fort Benton is the perfect way to spend your time learning about all the local history of the area. You will learn about old fur trading posts, steamboat traffic, Lewis and Clark history, early pioneers and progression in the area. While relaxing on the river, you will see plenty of wildlife, stunning scenery of the river landscape and lush tree groves. This is a great trip for all ages and skill sets. If you don’t feel comfortable floating the river on your own, join one of our guided trips. Enjoy a river side lunch, refreshing beverages, swimming, rock hounding, local stories, floating, and bird watching.
Itinerary:
10:00 AM
We meet you at the cement boat ramp across from the Old Fort. From there you load up in vans and shuttle 30-40 minutes to Carter Ferry.
10:45 AM
From Carter Ferry, you will start your river trip. It is one of three old operating cable ferries on the Missouri River. Carter Ferry is equipped with bathrooms and a well used boat ramp. While at the ferry, we will give you a quick river talk with safety procedures and paddling instructions.
2:00-6:00 PM
Arrive at the Cement boat ramp in Fort Benton.
Included with the package:
Shuttle to the put in location
Boat rental of your choice (Kayak, tandem kayak, canoe, or paddle board)
Seat backs, paddles, and lifejackets
Fresh lunch with local flare
Cold beverages
1 to 5 guide to guest ratio
Guided Day Trip – Fort Benton to Wood Bottom
Spend your time learning about all the local history in the area while lounging on the Missouri River in a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. If you don’t feel comfortable floating the river on your own, join one of our guided trips. While on the river you will have a picnic lunch, refreshing beverages and plenty of story time. Our Fort Benton to Wood Bottom guided day trip is a full day commitment with 5-7 hours on the river. Fort Bento to Wood Bottom is the perfect trip for groups that want to spend a whole day floating the river.
Itinerary:
10:00 AM
We meet at the cement boat ramp in Fort Benton across from the old Fort. At this location we go over all river safety and paddling instructions. This will be your last civilized bathroom stop before Wood Bottom.
3:00-7:00 PM
Upon your arrive at the Wood Bottom, we will load all boats and head back to Fort Benton (30-40 Minute drive).
Included with the package:
Shuttle to the put in location
Boat rental of your choice (Kayak, tandem kayak, canoe, or paddle board)
Seat backs, paddles, dry bags and lifejackets
Fresh lunch with local flare
Cold beverages
1 to 5 guide to guest ratio
Guided Day Trip – Reservation Form
