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 Wyoming and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Yellowstone River in Park County is 20 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There's camping available near Yellowstone River.
    You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Absaroka Range and you get great scenery. There are a few other sections in this
river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Yellowstone River gets very little rain; May is the month that gets the most rain while February is generally the driest month. The Lower Blacktail Trail is a great hiking trail next to Yellowstone River.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Yellowstone River with nighttime
 
lows in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 30's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Yellowstone River sink into 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 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
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, 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:
Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 11 miles away
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
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

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