Wyoming whitewater - North Platte River, Carbon County
Carbon
county,
State line to French Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 20 miles
This stretch of North Platte River is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Carbon County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There are no other sections to paddle along North Platte River than the State line to French Creek section. The rivers
for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Not too many hotels nearby,
you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near North Platte River.
Briefly about the general area: At North Platte River through the long summer days highs are in the 70's, and the night is a bit colder of course, mostly in the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at North Platte River temperatures fall to the 10's. North Platte River gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly April, that's the one that rains the most while January is regularly the driest month.
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