Gates of the Mountains Boat Tours

Nestled half way between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks sits the Gates of the Mountains. Located 20 miles north of Helena we are one of Montana’s not to miss destinations. When planning your Montana vacation of a lifetime do not miss the Gates of the Mountains.

For over 125 years guests have been following in the path of Lewis and Clark exploring the “Gates of the Mountains”. Today the marina and boat tour is operated by the Gates of the Mountains Inc, whose goal is to protect, educate, and allow visitors to explore one of the last best places. Today the operation includes a Marina with 150 private docks, a public boat ramp, and tour boats that allow around 30,000 visitors a year to explore what Meriwether Lewis saw over 200 years before.

We encourage you to come out and see the “Heart” of Montana. The river is surrounded by over 28,000 acres of roadless undeveloped wilderness filled with flora and fauna.

(406) 458-5241

Opening Day 2019 will be May 25th

May 25th to May 31st

Weekday departure times: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Weekend and Holiday departure times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.

June Schedule

Weekday departure times: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Saturdays and Sundays 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00

July

Weekends and July 4th Holiday a tour leaves every hour on the hour from 10:00 through 4:00

Weekdays (Monday through Friday) tours leave at 10:00, 12:00 and 2:00

August

Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

Weekdays 10:00, 12:00, 2:00

September

1st and 2nd at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 (no tours on the 3rd)

(Closed on Monday and Tuesdays after Labor Day)

Weekdays 11:00 and 2:00; Weekends at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00

September 22nd will be the last day for daily tours

Tour Rates:

Adult (18-59) $16
Senior (60 and Over) $14
Child (4-17) $10
Active Military (With ID) $14
3 and Under free
Dinner Cruise $44