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 section of Shoshone River - North Fork is 40 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Wyoming and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir section is one of them. There's camping available near Shoshone River - North Fork. The average Wyoming whitewater
    rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping
gear. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The Absaroka Range scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Shoshone River - North Fork reach the 70's, and the night is a bit cooler of course, typically in the 30's. The cold days of the winter
 
come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Shoshone River - North Fork.
Shoshone River - North Fork gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; June is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is October.

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
Low-impact environmental initiatives are plentiful throughout The Cody, and the hotel is working toward a LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Buildin...

Cody Cowboy Village, Cody
38 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village is located close to all local activities including the world famous Buffalo Bill Historic Museum. The Cody Rodeo, also nearby, features events nightly from June thru August. Concie...

Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody
39 miles away
Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Buisness and leisure travelers are accomodated...



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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
Snow King, Wyoming , 91 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 92 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 97 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 108 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 127 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 130 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 136 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 143 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 163 miles away, 1000 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
Cody Super 8 Motel, Cody , 40 miles away
Yellowstone Valley Inn, 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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