Wyoming whitewater - North Platte River, Natrona County
Natrona
county,
Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V+ 5 miles
The wonderful Natrona County scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Casper it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. This stretch of North Platte River in Natrona County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V+ section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than
the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy.
Briefly about the general area: At North Platte River you don’t see much rainfall; May is the month that gets the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. Put some time aside to spend at Swede Spring if you're here at North Platte River, and you'll in all probability meet some folks from Casper here. For the period of the months of summer highs here at North Platte River reach the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's.
High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with temperatures at North Platte River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
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