Wyoming whitewater - Clear Creek, Johnson County

Johnson county, 2 miles above to 1/2 mile below Buffalo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     2 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Sheridan, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Clear Creek in Wyoming is 2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Wyoming scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise
    and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. 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 quite a few of the sections here are not easy.
The campgrounds here at Clear Creek are pretty good. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the 2 miles above to 1/2 mile below Buffalo section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Clear Creek you could always look at Dump Draw. Summertime at Clear Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. All through the winter this place
 
gets highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Clear Creek temperatures fall to the 0's.
Clear Creek is a location that is rather dried up typically; May is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Clear Creek, 2 miles above to 1/2 mile below Buffalo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3269
Longitude: -106.72541

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.35229
Longitude: -106.6879

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Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Wyoming
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Local climate location: SHERIDAN WSO AP 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
Clear Creek, Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station)
Powder River - North Fork, Johnson County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road)
 Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Big Horn, Wyoming , 36 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 49 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Econo Lodge Buffalo, Buffalo , 1 miles away
Best Western Crossroads Inn, Buffalo , 1 miles away
Wyo Motel, Buffalo , 1 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Buffalo, Buffalo , 1 miles away
Comfort Inn Buffalo, Buffalo , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek:
Mountain View Motel and Campground, Buffalo, 1 miles away
Indian Campground, Buffalo, 1 miles away
Big Horn Campground, Buffalo, 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Clear Creek:
Buffalo Golf Club, Buffalo , 1 miles away

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