WYOMING RIVER RUNS

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.

Location	Streamflow (cfs)	Difficulty (class)
Southeastern Boundary Of The Park To Yellowstone Lake Inlet	204	III-IV
The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary	70	II-III
Western Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument To Eastern Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument	159	III-III
Western Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River	1340	III-IV
Begins Approximately At Kepler Cascades To The Confluence With The Madison River	205	III-IV
Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls	428	III-IV
Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt	4	NONE
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	276	NONE
Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary	276	NONE
The Headwaters To The Southern Yellowstone National Park Boundary	224	II-IV
The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River	276	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	276	III
Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead	2	III-IV
Source To Forest Road 082	2	II-III
Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary	2	III-V
Beaver Lake To Wilderness Boundary	2	III
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek	2	I-III
Red Castle Lake To Trailhead	2	III-IV
Source To Nf Boundary	2	NONE
The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades	4	III-IV
Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary	23	II-III
The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two Lane Highway	4	III-IV
Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River	4	II-IV
The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls	23	II-IV
Open Creek Source To Confluence With Thorofare	176	II-IV
Thorofare Creek Source To Yellowstone Np Boundary	204	II-IV
Confluence Of North/South Forks To Yellowstone Np Boundary	204	NONE
Source, Green River Pass To Lower Green River Lake	21	II-III
Lower Green River Lake Outlet To Nf Boundary	206	III-IV
Source To Confluence With Green River	66	NONE
Source To End Of Forest Road	206	III-IV
Forest Road To Confluence With Green River	206	II-III
Source To Fremont Lake	21	III-IV
Headwaters Of North And South Forks And Mainstem To Boundary Of Jedediah Smith Wilderness	55	NONE
Headwaters Of South And Roaring Forks And Mainstem To Confluence With South Fork	55	II-IV
Source To Trailhead	39	III-V
Source To Kinney Creek Confluence	39	III-IV
Kinney Creek To Nf Boundary/Palisades Reservoir	286	NONE
Trailhead To Confluence With Greys River	1380	III-IV
South Park Bridge To 1 Mile Downstream From Astoria Hot Springs (North Section Line Of Sec 5, T38n, R116w)	1150	II-III
Source To Salt River Trailhead	39	IV-III
Source To Periodic Spring	39	III-IV
Periodic Spring To Upper Dam	39	III-IV
Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary	184	III-IV
Wy Co State Line To Encampment River Wilderness Boundary	30	III
Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds	48	III-III+
Nf Tongue From Burgess Picnic Ground To Pole Creek	48	III-IV
Sf Tongue Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue	48	II-IV
Source To End Of Hoback Road	206	III-IV
Confluence Withdouglas Creek To Bennett Peak	18	III-V
Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T8s, R27e To Headwaters, Sec. 32, T7s, R27e	451	III-IV
Encampment River Wilderness Boundary To Medicine Bow Nf Boundary	30	II-IV
Headwaters (Continental Divide) And Its West Fork (From West Fork Lake) To North Section Line, Sec 21, T12n, R84w	30	III-IV+
Source, Pickle Pass To Confluence With Hoback River	1380	NONE
Badger Creek	3690	III-II
Gypsum Creek	607	III-IV
Bear Creek	607	III-IV
Crooked Creek	607	III-IV
Irish Canyon Creek	173	IV-V
East Fork River	173	II-IV
North Fork Silver Creek	897	III-V
Scab Creek	282	III-IV
Jenna Creek	282	II-IV
Green River	588	II-III
Raymond Creek	271	III-IV
Huff Creek	271	II-III
Encampment River	109	III-IV
Big Creek	18	III-IV
Bunker Draw	42	II-III
Cherry Creek	27	V
Muddy Creek	1	V
North Platte River	18	II-III
Ice Slough	90	III-IV
North Popo Agie River	173	III-IV
Rock Creek	90	III-IV
Strawberry Creek	90	III
Sweetwater River	90	III-IV
Granite Creek	90	III-IV
Warm Springs Creek	145	II-III
Willow Creek	90	II-III
Wind River	835	III
Mormon Creek	90	III-IV
Middle Fork Powder River	15	NONE
Beartrap Creek	50	NONE
North Fork Red Fork Powder River	50	III-IV
North Fork Powder River	50	NONE
Badwater Creek	15	III-V
Deer Creek	11	III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Upper)	15	III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Lower)	15	III
E K Creek	15	III-IV
Canyon Creek	3	III
Deep Creek	15	IV
Medicine Lodge Creek	13	III-V
Dry Medicine Lodge Creek	13	NONE
Laddie Creek	13	IV
Paint Rock Creek	13	III-IV
Paint Rock Creek (South Fork)	13	III
Trapper Creek	13	III
White Creek	13	III-IV
Cottonwood Creek	1010	III-IV
Cow Creek	1010	III-IV
Porcupine Creek	1010	II
Trout Creek	1010	II-III
North Fork Shoshone River	2240	III-IV
South Fork Shoshone River	882	III-IV
Meeteetse Creek	882	III-IV

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