The Belly River flows north from U.S. Glacier National Park into Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park and then northeast out of the park towards the Oldman River in Alberta.

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The most accessible trout angling is within Waterton Lakes National Park. The Belly River Campground is an excellent base for angling the river, within and without the park. A special park license is required, in addition to an Alberta fishing license.

The portion of the Belly River inside Waterton Lakes National Park provides the best starting point for paddling adventures. The Belly River Campground provides an excellent point of departure.

For 30 km of Grade II river, put-in at the bridge where Provincial Highway 6 crosses the river. Take-out at Secondary Highway 800 bridge. Belly River Campground users can put in at the campground itself.

Start right inside the Belly River Campground and work up or downstream.