Wyoming whitewater - Laramie River, Laramie Mountains, Albany Platte County

Albany Platte county, Tunnel Road to Palmer Canyon Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     16 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Albany Platte County scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This stretch of Laramie River in Albany Platte County is 16 miles long and is according to American
    Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. When you're paddling down a Laramie Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is one of a small number of
paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Laramie River gets very little rainfall; May is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 
White Hound Canyon is a good site to go to nearby.
All through the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Laramie River, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Laramie River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's.

Laramie River, Tunnel Road to Palmer Canyon Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.92699
Longitude: -105.41661

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.04399
Longitude: -105.1513

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Current weather conditions at Laramie River, Laramie Mountains, Wyoming
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Local climate location: DOUBLE FOUR RANCH 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Torchlite Motor Inn, Wheatland
22 miles away
* As of May 1st, 2009, we began offering a full hot breakfast each morning from 6am to 9am.* ** Heated indoor pool and spa open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 10am to 10pm daily.** Stay at this Whea...

Super 8 Wheatland, Wyoming, Wheatland
23 miles away
The Super 8 of Wheatland welcomes you to South-Eastern Wyoming and our 100% smoke free facility. The Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-25 at exit 80. We are minuets away from Glendo State Par...

Hampton Inn Laramie, Laramie
39 miles away
The Hampton Inn Laramie WY hotel is located in the southeast corner of Wyoming northwest of Cheyenne. Our Hampton Inn is located less than 1 mile from the University of Wyoming Mountain West Farm Bur...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Laramie River.
 Whitewater Near Laramie River:
Bluegrass Creek, Albany / Platte County , 6 miles away, Class II-V+ - 20 miles long (Tunnel outlet to Highway 34)
Laramie River, Albany County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 17 miles long (Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road)
 Ski Areas Near Laramie River:
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 70 miles away, 990 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Laramie River:
Best Western Torchlite Motor Inn, Wheatland , 22 miles away
Super 8 Wheatland, Wyoming, Wheatland , 23 miles away
Hampton Inn Laramie, Laramie , 39 miles away
AmericInn Laramie, Laramie , 39 miles away
Comfort Inn Laramie, Laramie , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Laramie River:
Friend Park Campground, Albany County, 20 miles away

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