10 activity guides
Things to do near Bozeman
From powder days to blue-ribbon trout and roadside wolves, here’s what groups actually do around Bozeman — where to go for each, and how a van makes it easier.
Raft running whitewater rapids on a clear mountain river in a forested canyon, like the Gallatin River
Late November – mid-April
Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing near Bozeman by van: Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl compared, drive times, powder-day parking and how to fit a group’s ski gear.
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Year-round; best May – October
Fly Fishing
Fly fishing near Bozeman by van: the Madison, Gallatin and Yellowstone rivers, licenses, access sites and how to keep a rental clean.
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Year-round
Wildlife Watching
Wildlife watching from Bozeman: where to see bison, elk, wolves and bears in Yellowstone, the best times, safe distances and van tips.
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June – October (low trails earlier)
Hiking
Best hikes near Bozeman for groups: Palisade Falls, the M, Ousel Falls, Beehive Basin, Pine Creek Falls and Yellowstone trails — with van trailhead tips.
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Year-round
Hot Springs
Hot springs near Bozeman: Bozeman Hot Springs, Norris, Chico and Yellowstone Hot Springs — drive times, what to expect and why not to soak in the park.
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June – August
Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting near Bozeman: the Gallatin River near Big Sky and the Yellowstone River at Gardiner, seasons, difficulty and group logistics.
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June – September
Camping
Camping near Bozeman with a rental van: Hyalite and Gallatin Canyon campgrounds, Yellowstone reservations, bear rules and what passenger vans can carry.
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Mid-December – mid-March
Yellowstone Winter Tours
Yellowstone in winter from Bozeman: snowcoach and snowmobile tours from West Yellowstone, the year-round northern road and Lamar Valley wolf watching.
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Year-round (some sites summer only)
Museums & History
Museums and history near Bozeman: Museum of the Rockies dinosaurs, Virginia City’s gold rush, Fort Yellowstone and Lewis & Clark sites.
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Mostly June – August
Rodeos & Festivals
Rodeos and summer festivals near Bozeman: the Livingston Roundup, Big Sky PBR, Ennis Fourth of July rodeo and Bozeman’s Sweet Pea Festival.
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One van. Your whole crew. All of Montana.
Every van on this site is reserved directly with Journey Rent-A-Car, a locally owned Gallatin Valley rental company minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
- — Locally owned in Belgrade since 2011
- — AWD 11- & 15-passenger vans + minivans
- — Contactless pickup at BZN airport