Wyoming whitewater - Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Park County

Park county, Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4.2 miles
  The Upper section of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is 4.2 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Wyoming scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Clarks Fork Yellowstone River will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Absaroka Range is a great experience. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Whitewater
    rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is
mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
You truly have to like the Absaroka Range. Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River you find the Crandall Cutoff Trail which is a great hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Squaw Creek Trail is always a fine adventure.
The annual
 
precipitation here at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is about average; June is when you get the most rain here, and October meanwhile is the driest month. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River while overnight lows are typically in the 30's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 20's; overnight lows during the winter for Clarks Fork Yellowstone River tend to be in the 0's.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Upper road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4.2 miles
Average Gradient: 49 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.90919
Longitude: -109.69291

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.86709
Longitude: -109.6437

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Current weather conditions at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
32 miles away
In the shadow of the majestic Beartooth Mountains is the scenic resort town of Red Lodge, offering an abundance of recreational opportunities, celebrations and special events year round. In winter, en...

Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge
32 miles away
The Yodeler Motel, in beautiful Red Lodge, Montana, is a great place to begin your western adventure. Only three blocks from the famous historic downtown of Red Lodge. There are year round activities ...

The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge
33 miles away
The Pollard is a historic hotel located in the former mining town of Red Lodge, Montana, at the edge of the Rockies and Yellowstone National Park. Red Lodge offers you year-round opportunities for out...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River.
 Whitewater Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Crandall Creek, Park County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground)
Shoshone River - North Fork, Park County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Lower)
Rock Creek, Carbon County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Lake Fork to Red Lodge)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 28 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
 Ski Areas Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 27 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 96 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 102 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 102 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 104 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 119 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 121 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 124 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 149 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 160 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge , 33 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 33 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 43 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Hunter Peak Campground, Park County, 1 miles away
Lake Creek Campground, Park County, 3 miles away
Beartooth Lake Campground, Park County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Crandall Cutoff Trail, Park County , 2 miles away
Squaw Creek Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Granite Loop Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Clay Butte Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Upper Granite Loop Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River

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