Wyoming whitewater - Shoshone River, Absaroka Range, Park County Park county, Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     8.1 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Wyoming and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Shoshone River in Park County is 8.1 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are     not so many other good spots for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. When you're paddling down a Absaroka Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are no other sections to paddle along Shoshone River than the Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120 section. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: You just can't envision the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Absaroka Range has to offer. A spree to Needle Hot Springs   will fill your spirit with magnificent feelings. For the period of the summertime highs here at Shoshone River get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows during the winter for Shoshone River tend to be in the 0's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Shoshone Hot Springs; if you desire a little side trip, try Shoshone Canyon. Not much rainfall falls here at Shoshone River; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February. Shoshone River, Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 8.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.49444 Longitude: -109.2064 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.53444 Longitude: -109.06723 Paddler input for Shoshone River, Wyoming: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shoshone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming Local climate location: CLARK 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shoshone River.   Whitewater Near Shoshone River: Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Lower) Greybull River, Park County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Venus Creek to Forest Service boundary) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)   Ski Areas Near Shoshone River: Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 36 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 123 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 125 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 127 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 131 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 134 miles away, 800 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 137 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 157 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 161 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 164 miles away, 4162 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shoshone River: Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 2 miles away Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody , 3 miles away Cody - Days Inn, Cody , 4 miles away Best Value Inn-Cody West, Cody , 4 miles away Cody Super 8 Motel, Cody , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shoshone River: TK's RV Park, Cody, 2 miles away Seven K's Motel, Cody, 2 miles away Yellowstone Valley Inn, Cody, 2 miles away   Golf Courses Near Shoshone River: Olive-Glenn Golf & Country Club, Cody , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Shoshone River