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 Paddler input for Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming Local climate location: COOKE CITY 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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