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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Absaroka Range is a great plus for this river. 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 this area has a large number of paddling places. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This section of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is 22.9
miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The beautiful scenery of Wyoming and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime months highs here at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River get into the 70's, and the night is a little cooler of course, generally in the 30's. For the duration of the winter the highs are typically in the 20's; after the sun is down during the winter
 
temperatures at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River plunge into the 0's. Clarks Fork Yellowstone River gets a typical amount of rain; June is the month that gets the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.
So many cool things to do here in the Absaroka Range, too perfect to be true. There's great hiking along the Beartooth Loop National Recreation Trail, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Clarks Fork Yellowstone River; Morrison Trail is a perfect 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.

Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
23 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
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 ...

The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge
23 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:
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
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 109 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 111 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 112 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 115 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 129 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 134 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 137 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 150 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 160 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 23 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 31 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
 Lakes Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River

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