Wyoming whitewater, Pole Creek Sublette county, Half Moon Lake to right off of Fayette Pole Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     If you're coming from Rock Springs it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Wyoming and the water flowing gracefully down Pole Creek are in themselves reasons enough to     come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Half Moon Lake to right off of Fayette Pole Creek Road section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors   will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Pole Creek without first going for a hike along the Half Moon Trail. A day on the slopes of White Pine is just what you need, and if you're going to from Boulder, you won't be the only one. Coming to this river is always a good idea. There's great hiking along the Fayette Cutoff Trail. At Pole Creek you don’t see much rainfall. Most of the rain falls through May, and the driest month of the year is February. At Pole Creek during the days of summer highs are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. Pole Creek, Half Moon Lake to right off of Fayette Pole Creek Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Pole Creek.   Whitewater Near Pole Creek: Pole Creek, Sublette County, 2 miles away       Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Half Moon Lake to right off of Fayette Pole Creek Road) Boulder Creek, Sublette County, 3 miles away       Class -blank- - 2.25 miles long (Boulder Lake) Boulder Creek, Sublette County, 22 miles away       Class -blank- - 1.7 miles long (Boulder Basin Road to WY352) Green River, Sublette County, 24 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (Green River Lakes to Tepee Creek) Bull Lake Creek, Fremont County, 25 miles away       Class -blank- - 12 miles long (North Fork to Bull Lake)   Ski Areas Near Pole Creek: White Pine, Wyoming , 6 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 25 runs Snow King, Wyoming , 77 miles away, 1571 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 84 miles away, 4139 foot drop, 11 lifts, 116 runs Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 96 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 5 lifts, 74 runs   Marinas Near Pole Creek: Lakeside Lodge Resort and Marina, Pinedale , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Pole Creek: Best Western Pinedale Inn, Pinedale , 10 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Pinedale, Pinedale , 10 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Pinedale, Pinedale , 10 miles away Super 8 Dubois, Dubois , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pole Creek: Half Moon Wildlife Management Area - Pole Creek, Boulder, 1 miles away North Boulder Lake, Boulder, 3 miles away Upper Half Moon Campground, Sublette County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Pole Creek: Half Moon Trail, Sublette , 3 miles away Fayette Cutoff Trail, Sublette , 4 miles away Fayette Lake Trail, Sublette , 4 miles away Grouse Mountain Ski Trail, Sublette , 4 miles away Park Loop Ski Trail, Sublette , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Pole Creek: Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Pole Creek Upper Long Lake, Sublette , 8 miles away Triangle Lake, Sublette , 8 miles away Suicide Lake, Sublette , 9 miles away