Wyoming whitewater - Laramie River, Albany County

Albany county, Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     17 miles
  This stretch of Laramie River is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road stretch is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
    way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. The natural beauty of Albany County and the water flowing gracefully down Laramie River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your
time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm months here at Laramie River, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Laramie River are in the 10's. Laramie River is usually a pretty dried out place; most of the rain falls during May; the driest month is February.
 

Laramie River, Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 17 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8585
Longitude: -105.6532

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.92699
Longitude: -105.41661

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Current weather conditions at Laramie River, Wyoming
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Local climate location: DOUBLE FOUR RANCH 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Laramie, Laramie
29 miles away
The Super 8 of Laramie welcomes you to South-Eastern Wyoming. The Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-80 at exit 310. We are just minuets away from War Memorial Stadium and the University of Wy...

Best Western Laramie Inn & Suites, Laramie
29 miles away
This newly-built Laramie, Wyoming hotel offers all of the modern amenities and a convenient location at a reasonable price. Nestled at the base of Wyoming's Rocky Mountains, the Best Western Laramie...

Econo Lodge Laramie, Laramie
30 miles away
Hotel features free high speed internet, continental breakfast, indoor heated pool and fitness center. All rooms with hair dryers and rooms available with microwaves and refrigerators....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Laramie River.
 Whitewater Near Laramie River:
Laramie River, Albany Platte County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 16 miles long (Tunnel Road to Palmer Canyon Road)
Bluegrass Creek, Albany / Platte County , 19 miles away, Class II-V+ - 20 miles long (Tunnel outlet to Highway 34)
 Ski Areas Near Laramie River:
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 53 miles away, 990 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, Colorado , 98 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Laramie River:
Super 8 Laramie, Laramie , 29 miles away
Best Western Laramie Inn & Suites, Laramie , 29 miles away
Econo Lodge Laramie, Laramie , 30 miles away
Days Inn Laramie, Laramie , 30 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Laramie, Laramie , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Laramie River:
Friend Park Campground, Albany County, 19 miles away
Dodge Creek Ranch, Garrett, 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Laramie River

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