Wyoming whitewater - Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Park County

Park county, Tower Jct. to Gardiner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     20 miles
  This section of Yellowstone River in Park County is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The natural beauty of Park County and the water flowing gracefully down Yellowstone
    River will make you feel great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wyoming are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not
pack your camping stuff too. The wild scenery of the Absaroka Range is great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
There's nice hiking along the Lower Blacktail Trail. Around Yellowstone River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is generally May, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
All through
 
the summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Yellowstone River. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 30's; overnight lows during the wintertime for Yellowstone River tend to be in the 10's.

Yellowstone River, Tower Jct. to Gardiner road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.92029
Longitude: -110.4034

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.03189
Longitude: -110.70501

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Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: GARDINER 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner
11 miles away
Located 1/2 mile from north entrance to Yellowstone Park. Shops and restaurants within walking distance. Mountain view rooms, rafting, fishing and horseback riding available. Hotel has 3 indoor public...

Super 8 Motel - Gardiner, Gardiner
11 miles away
The Super 8 in Gardiner is the perfect base camp for touring Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. A wildlife watchers, photographers paradise. Bison, elk, bear, bighorn sheep, antelo...

Yellowstone Park North Travelodge, Gardiner
11 miles away
Property located less than a mile from the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park Kid Friendly, Kids Arcade on property. Newest Motel in Gardiner Built in 1998 4-story rustic log building with an Ele...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bozeman, Montana, the metro area neareast to Yellowstone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yellowstone River.
 Whitewater Near Yellowstone River:
Mulherin Creek, Park County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River)
Yellowstone River, Park County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Gardiner to Miner)
 Ski Areas Near Yellowstone River:
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 47 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 61 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 63 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 64 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 70 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 75 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 85 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 92 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 99 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Great Divide, Montana , 149 miles away, 1580 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yellowstone River:
Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Gardiner, Gardiner , 11 miles away
Yellowstone Park North Travelodge, Gardiner , 11 miles away
Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner , 12 miles away
Livingston Super 8 Motel, Livingston , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yellowstone River:
Lava Creek Campgrounds, Park County, 6 miles away
Eagle Creek Campground, Park County, 9 miles away
Rocky Mountain Campground, Gardiner, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Yellowstone River:
Lower Blacktail Trail, Park County , 2 miles away
Lower Blacktail Trail, Park County , 3 miles away
Rescue Creek Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Jardine-Hellroaring Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Yellowstone River Trail, Park County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Yellowstone River:
Grand Teton National Park, Moose - WY , 68 miles away

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