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
  This stretch of Clear Creek in Johnson County is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Sheridan it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wyoming are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for
    more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station stretch is one of them. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The scenic beauty of Johnson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the
water beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the long summer days here at Clear Creek, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Clear Creek are in the 0's. Clear
 
Creek is pretty arid frequently; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.
Mosier Gulch is a delightful place to check out near 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.

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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:
Rodeway Inn Buffalo, Buffalo , 8 miles away
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
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek:
Big Horn Campground, Buffalo, 4 miles away
Indian Campground, Buffalo, 8 miles away
Tie Hack Campground, Johnson County, 9 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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