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

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

 

CLASS V+     22.9 miles
  The Box section of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River in Park County is 22.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Park County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This
    section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Absaroka Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure
to keep you coming back for more. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Box stretch is just one of many. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River; June is when you get the most rain here while October is ordinarily the driest month. So much amusing stuff in the Absaroka Range, just striking.
All through the summer months, highs typically are in the 70's
 
at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, and the overnight is rather chillier of course, generally in the 30's. For the duration of the winter highs are regularly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River. Good hiking is available along the Beartooth Loop National Recreation Trail, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Clarks Fork Yellowstone River; Morrison Trail is a splendid local trail.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 22.9 miles
Average Gradient: 89 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.86669
Longitude: -109.6431

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.84189
Longitude: -109.3183

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Current weather conditions at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge
23 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 ...

Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
23 miles away
Yellowstone Park via Beartooth Highway or the Historic Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.While in Red Lodge enjoy our indoor pool and hot tub. All rooms have pillow top beds, refrigerators and microwaves, 27 ...

The Cody, Cody
31 miles away
Low-impact environmental initiatives are plentiful throughout The Cody, and the hotel is working toward a LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Buildin...



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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:
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Lower)
Crandall Creek, Park County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Rock Creek, Carbon County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Lake Fork to Red Lodge)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Shoshone River - North Fork, Park County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir)
Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Shoshone River, Park County , 29 miles away, Class II-V - 8.1 miles long (Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120)
 Ski Areas Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 19 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
White Pine, Wyoming , 94 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
The Cody, Cody , 31 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 31 miles away
Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Long Lake Campground, Park County, 5 miles away
Reef Creek Campground, Park County, 5 miles away
Island Lake Campground, Park County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Beartooth Loop National Recreation Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Morrison Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Lewis and Clark Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Reef Creek Trail, Park County , 7 miles away
Beauty Lake Trail, Park County , 8 miles away

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