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.   North Platte River, State line to French Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 20 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.00833 Longitude: -106.35306 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.19889 Longitude: -106.55028 Paddler input for North Platte River, Wyoming: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North Platte River, Wyoming Local climate location: ENCAMPMENT 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Sage And Sand Motel LLC, Saratoga 22 miles away Clean and remodelled, we are an 'Old Route 66' type motel within walking distance of all the Saratoga, Wyoming attractions. We have some kitchenettes, some large units that sleep up to six people wit... CrossTimbers at Steamboat, Steamboat Springs 29 miles away This luxury townhome village is located just 2 blocks from the ski area base and has incredible views. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near North Platte River.   Whitewater Near North Platte River: Encampment River, Carbon County , 24 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (State Line to Encampment)   Ski Areas Near North Platte River: Snowy Range, Wyoming , 22 miles away, 990 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 42 miles away, 440 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 67 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 76 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 78 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 79 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 83 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 85 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 86 miles away, 2270 vertical feet   Hotels Near North Platte River: The Sage And Sand Motel LLC, Saratoga , 22 miles away CrossTimbers at Steamboat, Steamboat Springs , 29 miles away Winterwood Townhomes, Steamboat Springs , 40 miles away Scandinavian Lodge and Condominiums, Steamboat Springs , 41 miles away Western Lodge, Steamboat Springs , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near North Platte River: Pelton Creek Campground, Albany County, 10 miles away Illinois Creek Campground, Albany County, 11 miles away Silver Lake Campground, Carbon County, 13 miles away   Trails Near North Platte River: State Line Trail, Carbon County , 14 miles away Medicine Bow Trail, Carbon County , 15 miles away Lakes Trail, Albany County , 16 miles away State Line Trail, Carbon County , 16 miles away Fryingpan Trail, Routt County , 17 miles away