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 Lower section of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The average Wyoming whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or
    kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Lower section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your
car. The beauty of the Absaroka Range is a great plus for this river. The nature scenery of Park County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
And that's not everything there is to do here in the Absaroka Range. Bridal Veil Falls is a beautiful spot to have a look at while you're at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River. The amount of rainfall that falls at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month of the
 
year is February.
For the period of the warm months here at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, high temperatures generally get into the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Cyclone Bar is a nice spot to spend some time at; the Morrison Trail offers hiking at its best.

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.

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 ...

Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
19 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
22 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 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
White Pine, Wyoming , 95 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 19 miles away
The Cody, Cody , 22 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 22 miles away
Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody , 23 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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