Wyoming whitewater - Encampment River, Park Range, Carbon County

Carbon county, State Line to Encampment section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     15 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The State Line to Encampment section of Encampment River is 15 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. The wild scenery of the Park Range is great. The scenic beauty of Wyoming and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything.
    Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The campgrounds here at Encampment River are pretty good.
There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The State Line to Encampment stretch is the only paddling stretch along Encampment River.

Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Purgatory Gulch is a delightful place to go if you're at Encampment River. At Encampment River you don’t see much precipitation; May is the month that gets the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summertime
 
highs at Encampment River mostly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Encampment River.

Encampment River, State Line to Encampment road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 15 miles
Average Gradient: 77 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.00694
Longitude: -106.81834

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.21277
Longitude: -106.78251

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Current weather conditions at Encampment River, Park Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: SARATOGA 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Sage And Sand Motel LLC, Saratoga
22 miles away
Clean and remodelled, we are an 'Old Route 66' type motel within walking distance of all the Saratoga, Wyoming attractions. We have some kitchenettes, some large units that sleep up to six people wit...

Sheraton Steamboat Springs Resort And Conference Center, Steamboat Springs
32 miles away
Plan a ski trip you'll always remember at Steamboat's only ski in/ski out conference resort, the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. From December to April our backyard is your winter fantasy. Voted 'One of ...

Nordic Lodge of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs
32 miles away
Great location, comfortable and beautifully remodeled rooms, friendly atmosphere and great amenities at reasonable rates are what make Nordic Lodge the best value downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laramie, Wyoming, the metro area neareast to Encampment River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Encampment River.
 Whitewater Near Encampment River:
Elk River, Routt County , 19 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Box Canyon Campground to Glen Eden Bridge)
North Platte River, Carbon County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (State line to French Creek)
Elk River, Routt County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (2 mi above Mad Creek to Mad Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Encampment River:
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 33 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 44 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 81 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 82 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 83 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 96 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 96 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 97 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 97 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Encampment River:
The Sage And Sand Motel LLC, Saratoga , 22 miles away
Sheraton Steamboat Springs Resort And Conference Center, Steamboat Springs , 32 miles away
Nordic Lodge of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs , 32 miles away
Village at Steamboat, Steamboat Springs , 32 miles away
Rabbit Ears Motel, Steamboat Springs , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Encampment River:
Lazy Acres Court, Encampment, 6 miles away
Bottle Creek Campground, Carbon County, 8 miles away
Beaver Creek Campground, Jackson County, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Encampment River:
Fireline Trail, Carbon County , 7 miles away
Ellis Trail, Jackson County , 7 miles away
Fireline Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away
West Fork Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away
Stump Park Trail, Jackson County , 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Encampment River

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