Wyoming whitewater - Wind River, Fremont Hot Springs County

Fremont Hot Springs county, Boysen Dam to canyon mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     12 miles
  This stretch of Wind River in Fremont Hot Springs County is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Fremont Hot Springs County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this
    state than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There are no other sections to paddle along Wind River than the Boysen Dam to canyon mouth section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you
make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Wind River is frequently a relatively dried out site; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while February is commonly the driest month. A perfect site to check out close to Wind River is Teeter Canyon.
If you're interested in cool geologic features, try Windy Point; if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Johnson Trail. All through the warm days of summer at Wind River highs are usually in the 80's while overnight lows are
 
commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Wind River drop into the 0's.

Wind River, Boysen Dam to canyon mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.41669
Longitude: -108.1774

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.5824
Longitude: -108.213

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Current weather conditions at Wind River, Wyoming
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Local climate location: THERMOPOLIS 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Thermopolis Super 8 Motel, Thermopolis
7 miles away
An inviting lobby area with marble floor and a fireplace to warm you on these cold wintery nights. Large vehicle parking for RVs and trucks. We have 2 rooms specially designed for the disabled...

Holiday Inn Thermopolis,Wy, Thermopolis
8 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel Thermopolis, WY is located in Hot Springs State Park, home of the 'world's largest hot mineral spring'.Holiday Inn Hotel Thermopolis, WY is a great family vacation spot. Holiday Inn ...

Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Thermopolis
8 miles away
Come, relax and enjoy the Best Western Plaza Hotel located in Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, Wyoming. This historic landmark originally opened its doors in 1918 to provide comfort to those trave...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wind River.
 Ski Areas Near Wind River:
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 75 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 92 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 116 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 176 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 177 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 178 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 180 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 182 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 191 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wind River:
Thermopolis Super 8 Motel, Thermopolis , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Thermopolis,Wy, Thermopolis , 8 miles away
Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Thermopolis , 8 miles away
Rainbow Motel Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Riverton , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wind River:
Latch String Campground, Thermopolis, 6 miles away
Fountain Of Youth RV Park, Thermopolis, 6 miles away
Eagle RV Park, Thermopolis, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Wind River:
Johnson Trail, Fremont County , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Wind River

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