WYOMING RIVER RUNS

December 24 2024

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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Location Streamflow (cfs) Difficulty (class)
Southeastern Boundary Of The Park To Yellowstone Lake Inlet
142 III-IV
The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary
73 II-III
Western Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument To Eastern Boundary Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
188 III-III
Western Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River
1370 III-IV
Begins Approximately At Kepler Cascades To The Confluence With The Madison River
253 III-IV
Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls
307 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
134 NONE
Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary
134 NONE
The Headwaters To The Southern Yellowstone National Park Boundary
248 II-IV
The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River
134 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
134 III
Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead
7 III-IV
Source To Forest Road 082
7 II-III
Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
7 III-V
Beaver Lake To Wilderness Boundary
7 III
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek
7 I-III
Red Castle Lake To Trailhead
7 III-IV
Source To Nf Boundary
7 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
22 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
22 II-IV
Open Creek Source To Confluence With Thorofare
176 II-IV
Thorofare Creek Source To Yellowstone Np Boundary
142 II-IV
Confluence Of North/South Forks To Yellowstone Np Boundary
142 NONE
Source, Green River Pass To Lower Green River Lake
13 II-III
Lower Green River Lake Outlet To Nf Boundary
173 III-IV
Source To Confluence With Green River
57 NONE
Source To End Of Forest Road
173 III-IV
Forest Road To Confluence With Green River
173 II-III
Source To Fremont Lake
13 III-IV
Headwaters Of North And South Forks And Mainstem To Boundary Of Jedediah Smith Wilderness
24 NONE
Headwaters Of South And Roaring Forks And Mainstem To Confluence With South Fork
24 II-IV
Source To Trailhead
44 III-V
Source To Kinney Creek Confluence
44 III-IV
Kinney Creek To Nf Boundary/Palisades Reservoir
2710 NONE
Trailhead To Confluence With Greys River
1330 III-IV
South Park Bridge To 1 Mile Downstream From Astoria Hot Springs (North Section Line Of Sec 5, T38n, R116w)
1190 II-III
Source To Salt River Trailhead
44 IV-III
Source To Periodic Spring
44 III-IV
Periodic Spring To Upper Dam
44 III-IV
Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary
231 III-IV
Wy Co State Line To Encampment River Wilderness Boundary
64 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
173 III-IV
Confluence Withdouglas Creek To Bennett Peak
18 III-V
Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T8s, R27e To Headwaters, Sec. 32, T7s, R27e
492 III-IV
Encampment River Wilderness Boundary To Medicine Bow Nf Boundary
64 II-IV
Headwaters (Continental Divide) And Its West Fork (From West Fork Lake) To North Section Line, Sec 21, T12n, R84w
64 III-IV+
Source, Pickle Pass To Confluence With Hoback River
1330 NONE
Badger Creek
2120 III-II
Gypsum Creek
817 III-IV
Bear Creek
817 III-IV
Crooked Creek
817 III-IV
Irish Canyon Creek
27 IV-V
East Fork River
27 II-IV
North Fork Silver Creek
281 III-V
Scab Creek
26 III-IV
Jenna Creek
26 II-IV
Green River
170 II-III
Raymond Creek
86 III-IV
Huff Creek
86 II-III
Encampment River
46 III-IV
Big Creek
18 III-IV
Bunker Draw
9 II-III
Cherry Creek
27 V
Muddy Creek
0 V
North Platte River
18 II-III
Ice Slough
27 III-IV
North Popo Agie River
27 III-IV
Rock Creek
27 III-IV
Strawberry Creek
27 III
Sweetwater River
27 III-IV
Granite Creek
27 III-IV
Warm Springs Creek
77 II-III
Willow Creek
27 II-III
Wind River
281 III
Mormon Creek
27 III-IV
Middle Fork Powder River
6 NONE
Beartrap Creek
50 NONE
North Fork Red Fork Powder River
50 III-IV
North Fork Powder River
50 NONE
Badwater Creek
6 III-V
Deer Creek
4 III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Upper)
6 III-IV
Buffalo Creek (Lower)
6 III
E K Creek
6 III-IV
Canyon Creek
3 III
Deep Creek
6 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
1500 III-IV
Cow Creek
1500 III-IV
Porcupine Creek
1500 II
Trout Creek
1500 II-III
North Fork Shoshone River
396 III-IV
South Fork Shoshone River
2 III-IV
Meeteetse Creek
2 III-IV
       

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