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

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

 

CLASS III-V     3 miles
  The nature scenery of Wyoming and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Lower stretch of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River in Wyoming is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wild scenery of the Absaroka Range is great. The Lower section is one of many paddling sections in this river
system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River gets a common amount of annual precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most while February is commonly the driest month. All
 
year is a great time in the Absaroka Range if you like the outdoors. The Morrison Trail offers hiking at its best.
A short journey to Bridal Veil Falls is always worthwhile, and Cyclone Bar is a great location to spend some time. High temperatures at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River during the days of summer are in the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Clarks Fork Yellowstone River.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 68 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8143
Longitude: -109.3464

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: MYSTIC LAKE 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
18 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
18 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
19 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 V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
Rock Creek, Carbon County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Lake Fork to Red Lodge)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Shoshone River, Park County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 8.1 miles long (Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120)
Crandall Creek, Park County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Shoshone River - North Fork, Park County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 18 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 118 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 119 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 120 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 123 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 136 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 140 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 145 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 147 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 150 miles away, 800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 18 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 18 miles away
The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 19 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Dead Indian Campground, Park County, 7 miles away
M-K Campground, Carbon County, 12 miles away
Parkside Campground, Carbon County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Morrison Trail, Park County , 6 miles away
Beartooth Loop National Recreation Trail, Park County , 10 miles away
Custer National Forest Trail, Carbon County , 10 miles away
Custer National Forest Trail, Carbon County , 10 miles away
Trout Creek Trail, Park County , 14 miles away

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