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 Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir section of North Platte River in Natrona County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Casper, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wyoming are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Natrona County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. On this section
    you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There are no other sections to paddle along North Platte River than the Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir section. There
aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave North Platte River without first paying a visit to Swede Spring; during your visit here you'll meet some folks from Casper for sure. Not much rain falls here at North Platte River; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; January meanwhile is the driest month.
All through the warmest time of the year at North Platte
 
River highs are ordinarily in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 30's with temperatures at North Platte River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.

North Platte River, Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V+
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.46799
Longitude: -106.85331

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.51409
Longitude: -106.77231

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Current weather conditions at North Platte River, Wyoming
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Local climate location: PATHFINDER DAM 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Casper/West, Casper
35 miles away
The Super 8 of Casper welcomes you to central Wyoming. Our Super 8 boasts one of the best locations for world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking imaginable. In addition, we are just minutes aw...

Hampton Inn Suites Casper, Casper
38 miles away
Hampton Inn - Suites Casper WY is located just blocks off I-25 Exit 188B close to the downtown area. It is also directly across the street from Mike Lansing Field home of the Casper Ghosts Semi-Pro Ba...

CASPER HILTON GARDEN INN, Casper
38 miles away
The Hilton Garden Inn Casper hotel is perfectly located just off of Interstate 25 Exit 188 Poplar. Our Casper Wyoming hotel is conveniently located just below Casper Events Center The Historic Trails ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Platte River.
 Ski Areas Near North Platte River:
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 73 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Big Horn, Wyoming , 90 miles away, 800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near North Platte River:
Super 8 Casper/West, Casper , 35 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Casper, Casper , 38 miles away
CASPER HILTON GARDEN INN, Casper , 38 miles away
Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Casper , 38 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Casper , 38 miles away

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