Fort Peck Tailwater
Upper Missouri · Reach 2 of 2 · RM 1,771–1,588

Fort Peck Tailwater

Remote and wild 180-mile stretch below Fort Peck Dam to the confluence with the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border. 1.5–3.5 mph typical current.

The river today
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7-day trend · prime window runs 6,000–12,000 CFS
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Mile by mile

Fort Peck Dam Tailwater → Yellowstone River Confluence.

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MileUSACE RMSiteTypeNotes
0.01,771Fort Peck DamDAM
183.01,588Fort Union Trading Post NHSHISTORY
183.11,588Confluence of Missouri & YellowstonePOI
1,590.0181Yellowstone ConfluenceRAMP
1,620.0151CulbertsonRAMP
1,700.071Wolf PointRAMP
1,770.01Fort Peck Dam TailwaterRAMP
Know before you go

Permits & the float window.

Best season is June - September, peaking July - August. Plan 8-12 days for the full 180 miles at 15-22 miles a day.

  • Extreme remoteness - limited cell service
  • Few access points or bail-out options
  • Wind exposure on wide river
  • Dam release fluctuations can change water levels
  • Submerged trees and debris
360° scene 360° · RM 1,651 360° scene 360° · RM 1,741
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360° scene on Wolf Point to Yellowstone Confluence 360° Wolf Point to Yellowstone Confluence 117.4 miles · 1,983 scenes · RM 1,651 360° scene on Fort Peck Lake to Wolf Point 360° Fort Peck Lake to Wolf Point 68.4 miles · 1,445 scenes · RM 1,741 360° scene on Fort Peck Lake 360° Fort Peck Lake 10.5 miles · 213 scenes · RM 1,774