Wyoming whitewater - Shoshone River - North Fork, Absaroka Range, Park County

Park county, Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     40 miles
  This stretch of Shoshone River - North Fork in Park County is 40 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Park County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real
    wilderness adventure. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wyoming you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling
sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Absaroka Range is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Shoshone River - North Fork is about average; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most
 
rain, and October is when it's the driest.
Throughout the warm days of summer here at Shoshone River - North Fork, high temperatures frequently reach the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Shoshone River - North Fork are in the 0's.

Shoshone River - North Fork, Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 40 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.49083
Longitude: -109.98056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.49666
Longitude: -109.32918

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Current weather conditions at Shoshone River - North Fork, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Cody, Cody
38 miles away
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Cody Cowboy Village, Cody
38 miles away
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Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody
39 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Billings, Montana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Shoshone River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Shoshone River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Shoshone River - North Fork:
Crandall Creek, Park County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
Shoshone River - South Fork, Park County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (East Fork Creek to Trailhead)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 28 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, Park County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
 Ski Areas Near Shoshone River - North Fork:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 41 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
White Pine, Wyoming , 75 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 91 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 92 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 97 miles away, 2212 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shoshone River - North Fork:
The Cody, Cody , 38 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 38 miles away
Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody , 39 miles away
Super 8 Cody, Cody , 40 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Cody West, Cody , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shoshone River - North Fork:
Elk Fork Campground, Park County, 2 miles away
Wapiti Campground, Park County, 2 miles away
Big Game Campground, Park County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Shoshone River - North Fork:
Blackwater Trail, Park County , 8 miles away
Fire Memorial Trail, Park County , 8 miles away
Natural Bridge Trail, Park County , 11 miles away
Table Mountain Trail, Park County , 12 miles away
Ishawooa Trail, Park County , 14 miles away

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