River runs

Wyoming river runs

Live streamflow, whitewater class, and length for every paddleable section in Wyoming with a named USGS gauge. Built for kayakers, rafters, and canoeists.

Runs in Wyoming
107
Class range
I–V
Across the U.S.
331
Updated
May 31
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River runs
Wyoming offers a plethora of exciting whitewater and kayaking opportunities for enthusiasts of all levels. One popular destination is the Snake River, specifically the section known as the Snake River Canyon. With a mix of Class II and Class III rapids, this run provides the perfect balance of excitement and scenery, with stunning views of the Teton Range along the way. Recommended streamflow levels for an optimal experience range from 2,000 to 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs).

Another must-try river run in Wyoming is the Shoshone River. Located near Cody, this stretch of water offers a mix of Class III and Class IV rapids, making it a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers. With clear waters and breathtaking canyon views, the Shoshone River is sure to leave a lasting impression. Remember to always check streamflow levels and weather conditions before embarking on any whitewater adventure, and be sure to follow all safety guidelines and regulations for a fun and safe experience on Wyoming's rivers.
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Wyoming river runs

Every paddleable section in Wyoming keyed to a named USGS gauge. Sortable, quickly filterable. Tap any one for current discharge and the gauge it reports off.

107 entries
River run Streamflow Class
Southeastern Boundary Of The Park To Yellowstone Lake Inlet 2,310 cfs III-IV
The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary 103 cfs II-III
Western Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument To Eastern Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument 159 cfs III-III
Western Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River 2,120 cfs III-IV
Begins Approximately At Kepler Cascades To The Confluence With The Madison River 312 cfs III-IV
Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls 2,320 cfs III-IV
Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt 3 cfs ·
Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Ends 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt 4,610 cfs ·
Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary 4,610 cfs ·
The Headwaters To The Southern Yellowstone National Park Boundary 3,070 cfs II-IV
The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River 4,610 cfs III-IV
Begins Above Slough Creek Campground, Located On A Secondary Spur Road To The Park's Main Road To The Confluence With Lamar River 4,610 cfs III
Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead 145 cfs III-IV
Source To Forest Road 082 145 cfs II-III
Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary 145 cfs III-V
Beaver Lake To Wilderness Boundary 145 cfs III
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek 145 cfs I-III
Red Castle Lake To Trailhead 145 cfs III-IV
Source To Nf Boundary 145 cfs ·
The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades 3 cfs III-IV
Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary 25 cfs II-III
The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two Lane Highway 3 cfs III-IV
Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River 3 cfs II-IV
The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls 25 cfs II-IV
Open Creek Source To Confluence With Thorofare 176 cfs II-IV
Thorofare Creek Source To Yellowstone Np Boundary 2,310 cfs II-IV
Confluence Of North/South Forks To Yellowstone Np Boundary 2,310 cfs ·
Source, Green River Pass To Lower Green River Lake 968 cfs II-III
Lower Green River Lake Outlet To Nf Boundary 1,100 cfs III-IV
Source To Confluence With Green River 512 cfs ·
Source To End Of Forest Road 1,100 cfs III-IV
Forest Road To Confluence With Green River 1,100 cfs II-III
Source To Fremont Lake 968 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Of North And South Forks And Mainstem To Boundary Of Jedediah Smith Wilderness 157 cfs ·
Headwaters Of South And Roaring Forks And Mainstem To Confluence With South Fork 157 cfs II-IV
Source To Trailhead 53 cfs III-V
Source To Kinney Creek Confluence 53 cfs III-IV
Kinney Creek To Nf Boundary/Palisades Reservoir 1,280 cfs ·
Trailhead To Confluence With Greys River 13,200 cfs III-IV
South Park Bridge To 1 Mile Downstream From Astoria Hot Springs (North Section Line Of Sec 5, T38n, R116w) 10,100 cfs II-III
Source To Salt River Trailhead 53 cfs IV-III
Source To Periodic Spring 53 cfs III-IV
Periodic Spring To Upper Dam 53 cfs III-IV
Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary 282 cfs III-IV
Wy Co State Line To Encampment River Wilderness Boundary 428 cfs III
Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds 48 cfs III-III+
Nf Tongue From Burgess Picnic Ground To Pole Creek 48 cfs III-IV
Sf Tongue Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue 48 cfs II-IV
Source To End Of Hoback Road 1,100 cfs III-IV
Confluence Withdouglas Creek To Bennett Peak 18 cfs III-V
Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T8s, R27e To Headwaters, Sec. 32, T7s, R27e 371 cfs III-IV
Encampment River Wilderness Boundary To Medicine Bow Nf Boundary 428 cfs II-IV
Headwaters (Continental Divide) And Its West Fork (From West Fork Lake) To North Section Line, Sec 21, T12n, R84w 428 cfs III-IV+
Source, Pickle Pass To Confluence With Hoback River 13,200 cfs ·
Badger Creek 3,690 cfs III-II
Gypsum Creek 607 cfs III-IV
Bear Creek 607 cfs III-IV
Crooked Creek 607 cfs III-IV
Irish Canyon Creek 173 cfs IV-V
East Fork River 173 cfs II-IV
North Fork Silver Creek 897 cfs III-V
Scab Creek 282 cfs III-IV
Jenna Creek 282 cfs II-IV
Green River 588 cfs II-III
Raymond Creek 271 cfs III-IV
Huff Creek 271 cfs II-III
Encampment River 109 cfs III-IV
Big Creek 18 cfs III-IV
Bunker Draw 42 cfs II-III
Cherry Creek 27 cfs V
Muddy Creek 1 cfs V
North Platte River 18 cfs II-III
Ice Slough 90 cfs III-IV
North Popo Agie River 173 cfs III-IV
Rock Creek 90 cfs III-IV
Strawberry Creek 90 cfs III
Sweetwater River 90 cfs III-IV
Granite Creek 90 cfs III-IV
Warm Springs Creek 145 cfs II-III
Willow Creek 90 cfs II-III
Wind River 835 cfs III
Mormon Creek 90 cfs III-IV
Middle Fork Powder River 15 cfs ·
Beartrap Creek 50 cfs ·
North Fork Red Fork Powder River 50 cfs III-IV
North Fork Powder River 50 cfs ·
Badwater Creek 15 cfs III-V
Deer Creek 11 cfs III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Upper) 15 cfs III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Lower) 15 cfs III
E K Creek 15 cfs III-IV
Canyon Creek 3 cfs III
Deep Creek 15 cfs IV
Medicine Lodge Creek 13 cfs III-V
Dry Medicine Lodge Creek 13 cfs ·
Laddie Creek 13 cfs IV
Paint Rock Creek 13 cfs III-IV
Paint Rock Creek (South Fork) 13 cfs III
Trapper Creek 13 cfs III
White Creek 13 cfs III-IV
Cottonwood Creek 1,010 cfs III-IV
Cow Creek 1,010 cfs III-IV
Porcupine Creek 1,010 cfs II
Trout Creek 1,010 cfs II-III
North Fork Shoshone River 2,240 cfs III-IV
South Fork Shoshone River 882 cfs III-IV
Meeteetse Creek 882 cfs III-IV
River runs FAQ

About Wyoming river runs

What does whitewater class mean?

The international whitewater scale (Class I–VI) rates a river's difficulty. I is moving water with riffles. II is straightforward rapids with clear channels. III requires complex maneuvers in fast water. IV is intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring decisive boat handling. V is extremely long, obstructed, or violent rapids with significant hazard. VI is considered impossible to run.

Where does the Wyoming streamflow data come from?

USGS streamgauges. Each Wyoming paddle run is keyed to a specific gauge that paddlers and outfitters have agreed represents flow on that section. Gauges report every 15 minutes; we re-pull throughout the day.

What's a runnable level?

Run-specific. A creek that's classic at 200 cfs might be too low at 100 and dangerously flooded at 1,000. Always cross-reference with a guidebook or a Wyoming paddling club for the run's accepted gauge ranges before launching.

Can I get an alert when a run hits prime flow?

Yes. Save any paddle run as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a flow window (e.g. "alert me between 800 and 1,500 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses into range. Free with a Snoflo account.

Is this a substitute for local guidebooks and trip leaders?

No. Snoflo is informational. Always carry appropriate skills, gear, and a sober assessment of the day's flow. For high-consequence runs (Class IV+), paddle with people who know the run and never solo. American Whitewater is the authoritative source for U.S. river information.

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