Wyoming whitewater - Deer Creek, Laramie Mountains, Converse County

Converse county, Lower Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     6 miles
  The wonderful Wyoming scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Deer Creek attract people from near and far. The average Wyoming whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Lower Canyon section
of Deer Creek in Wyoming is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Laramie Mountains is a great experience. The Lower Canyon section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
So much amusing stuff in the Laramie Mountains, just extraordinary. Not much precipitation falls here at Deer Creek; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is January.
Lower Deer Creek Canyon is close
 
to Deer Creek and is a great place, and Phillips Spring is an inspiring spot to go to while here. Through the long summer days at Deer Creek highs are commonly in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Deer Creek dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.

Deer Creek, Lower Canyon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.64839
Longitude: -106.01941

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.73389
Longitude: -106.01831

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Current weather conditions at Deer Creek, Laramie Mountains, Wyoming
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Local climate location: CASPER WSO AP 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Evansville
16 miles away
We are conveniently located to I-25, and Casper Mountain. This 100% smoke free and pet friendly hotel is just minutes from Edness K. Wilkins State Park, the North Platte River, Eastridge Shopping Ma...

Cmon Inn Casper, Evansville
18 miles away
Hotel like no other you?ve seen. Huge open courtyard with 5 hot tubs and extensive water feature. Oversized guest rooms of many styles. Large indoor pool and baby pool. Private Balconies overlook ...

Super 8 Casper East, Evansville
19 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Casper, Wyoming, the metro area neareast to Deer Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deer Creek.
 Whitewater Near Deer Creek:
Deer Creek, Converse County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (R77W to Forest Service boundary)
 Ski Areas Near Deer Creek:
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 69 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 112 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 126 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 126 miles away, 440 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 135 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 142 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 144 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 153 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 155 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 157 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deer Creek:
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Evansville , 16 miles away
Cmon Inn Casper, Evansville , 18 miles away
Super 8 Casper East, Evansville , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn Evansville, Evansville , 19 miles away
Courtyard Casper, Casper , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deer Creek:
Deer Creek RV Park, Glenrock, 12 miles away
Campbell Creek Campground, Converse County, 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Deer Creek

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