Wyoming Whitewater
PAINT ROCK CREEK
STREAMFLOW: 13 CFS
• Class III-IV River Run
Paint Rock Creek is a beautiful river run located in Wyoming with an ideal streamflow range of 100-500 cfs. The river is classified as a Class III-IV, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced paddlers. The segment mileage is approximately 9 miles long, with challenging and technical rapids that require advanced paddling skills.
Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles that paddlers may encounter include The Narrows, a narrow and tight section of the river that requires precise maneuvering, and The S-Turn, a rapid that requires careful navigation through a series of sharp turns.
There are specific regulations in place for the Paint Rock Creek area, including a permit system and a limit on the number of paddlers allowed on the river at one time. Additionally, paddlers are required to wear a personal flotation device and carry a whistle, and motorized watercraft are not allowed on the river.
Overall, Paint Rock Creek offers a challenging and rewarding river run experience for advanced paddlers. However, it is important to note that proper safety precautions and regulations should be followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles that paddlers may encounter include The Narrows, a narrow and tight section of the river that requires precise maneuvering, and The S-Turn, a rapid that requires careful navigation through a series of sharp turns.
There are specific regulations in place for the Paint Rock Creek area, including a permit system and a limit on the number of paddlers allowed on the river at one time. Additionally, paddlers are required to wear a personal flotation device and carry a whistle, and motorized watercraft are not allowed on the river.
Overall, Paint Rock Creek offers a challenging and rewarding river run experience for advanced paddlers. However, it is important to note that proper safety precautions and regulations should be followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Last Updated | 2022-10-05 |
River Levels | 13 cfs (1.14 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 92% |
Reporting Streamgauge | SHELL CREEK ABOVE SHELL CREEK RESERVOIR, WY |
Elevation | 9,069 ft. |
River | |
Watershed | Nowood |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Cabin Creek Meadows | 26 | 7,637 ft | |||
Prune Creek | 21 | 7,687 ft | |||
North Tongue | 12 | 7,840 ft | |||
Sibley Lake | 20 | 7,996 ft | |||
Tie Flume | 27 | 8,350 ft | |||
Tensleep Creek | 5 | 5,480 ft | |||
Paint Rock Lake | 8 | 9,242 ft | |||
Boulder Park | 28 | 7,981 ft | |||
Ranger Creek - Paintrock | 17 | 7,672 ft | |||
Dead Swede | 22 | 8,433 ft | |||
Shell Creek | 15 | 7,589 ft | |||
Medicine Lodge Lake | 8 | 9,276 ft | |||
Owen Creek | 8 | 8,477 ft | |||
Leigh Creek | 11 | 5,354 ft |
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Points of Interest
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Big Cedar Ridge Fossil Plant Area |