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 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. 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...   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, 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