Wyoming whitewater - Clear Creek, Johnson County

Johnson county, Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     3.2 miles
  The Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station stretch of Clear Creek in Wyoming is 3.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V) section. The natural beauty of Johnson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Sheridan, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wyoming tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here
    are not as easy as elsewhere. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Clear Creek you hit upon fine locations like Mosier Gulch. At Clear Creek you don’t see much rain; most of the rain falls through May while February is usually the driest month.
Through the warmest time of the year here at Clear Creek, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are usually in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Clear Creek.
 

Clear Creek, Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 165 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.32199
Longitude: -106.83111

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3324
Longitude: -106.7746

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Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Wyoming
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Local climate location: SHERIDAN WSO AP 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Crossroads Inn, Buffalo
8 miles away
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8 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Buffalo, Buffalo
8 miles away
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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 II-III - 2 miles long (2 miles above to 1/2 mile below Buffalo)
Powder River - North Fork, Johnson County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road)
 Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 30 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 44 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 154 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 180 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 190 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 191 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Best Western Crossroads Inn, Buffalo , 8 miles away
Wyo Motel, Buffalo , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Buffalo, Buffalo , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Buffalo, Buffalo , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BUFFALO, Buffalo , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek:
Big Horn Campground, Buffalo, 4 miles away
Mountain View Motel and Campground, Buffalo, 6 miles away
Indian Campground, Buffalo, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Clear Creek:
Story Penrose Trail, Sheridan County , 16 miles away
Angeline Trail, Johnson County , 18 miles away
Solitude Trail, Big Horn County , 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Clear Creek:
Buffalo Golf Club, Buffalo , 7 miles away

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