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   The scenic beauty of Park County and the water flowing gracefully down Yellowstone River attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few     others too. This stretch of Yellowstone River in Wyoming is 20 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Absaroka Range scenery is wonderful. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Yellowstone River is mostly a rather dry place; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Through the warmest time of the year here at Yellowstone River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the   50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows during the winter for Yellowstone River tend to be in the 10's. Yellowstone River is right by the Lower Blacktail Trail. 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 Paddler input for Yellowstone River, Wyoming: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming Local climate location: GARDINER 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area, Gardiner 11 miles away The Super 8 in Gardiner is located at the North Entrance and is the perfect base camp for touring Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. A wildlife watchers, photographers paradise. Bi... Travelodge Yellowstone Park North, Gardiner 11 miles away Kid Friendly, Kids Arcade on property. Best mountain and wildlife views in town. New build Conference Room, call property direct. No pets allowed at the property.... Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner 12 miles away Stay at this newly renovated Gardiner, Montana hotel located just one mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the Roosevelt Arch. Ideally situated off Montana's Highway 89, just one ...   Absaroka Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Absaroka Range. Absaroka Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Absaroka Range. All Wyoming Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wyoming. Books about whitewater paddling on Yellowstone River, Wyoming List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yellowstone River, Wyoming. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wyoming Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bozeman, Montana 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.       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, 4166 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 64 miles away, 2212 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   Hotels Near Yellowstone River: Super 8 Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area, Gardiner , 11 miles away Travelodge Yellowstone Park North, Gardiner , 11 miles away Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 12 miles away Super 8 Livingston, 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