Wyoming whitewater - Sweetwater River, Fremont County

Fremont county, From Granite Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  If you're coming from Riverton it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Fremont County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Sweetwater River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the From Granite Creek section is the only one. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting
    your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The average Wyoming whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other
states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
A short tour to Olson Spring is always worthwhile; a trip to Sweetwater River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Lower Mormon Spring. Around Sweetwater River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls during May, and January is when it's the driest.
The warmest time of the year at Sweetwater River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are usually in the 30's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Sweetwater River drop into the 0's.
 

Sweetwater River, From Granite Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.41999
Longitude: -108.4864

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.44889
Longitude: -108.4081

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Current weather conditions at Sweetwater River, Wyoming
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Local climate location: LANDER WSO AP 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn At Lander, Lander
28 miles away
The Best Western Inn at Lander is an ideal location. You can relax your mind by walking in the wilderness, relax your body in our year-round outdoor, heated spa and feast at the many restaurants withi...

Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge, Lander
28 miles away
Located at the base of the Wind River Range Mountains and on the Popo Agie River, walk out of your guest room and enjoy trout fishing and the beautiful scenery. Hotel is one half a block from gift sh...

Riverton-Days Inn, Riverton
30 miles away
Our Days Inn, set in the center of Wyoming's cowboy country, captures that hometown, friendly atmosphere perfect for every vacationer's traveling experience. Each of our thirty-three rooms is comforta...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sweetwater River.
 Ski Areas Near Sweetwater River:
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 122 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 146 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 149 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 152 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 153 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 166 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 168 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 173 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Powderhorn, Colorado , 173 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 175 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sweetwater River:
Best Western Inn At Lander, Lander , 28 miles away
Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge, Lander , 28 miles away
Riverton-Days Inn, Riverton , 30 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Riverton, Riverton , 30 miles away
Holiday Inn Riverton-Convention Center, Wy, Riverton , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sweetwater River:
K Bar Ranch, Lander, 18 miles away
Hart Ranch Hideout, Lander, 18 miles away
River Campground, Lander, 20 miles away

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