Wyoming whitewater, Laramie River Albany county, Jelm Public Access to Woods Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     3 miles   If you're coming from Laramie it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Laramie River is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these     hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The average Wyoming whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Jelm Public Access to Woods Landing section is one of them. The wonderful Albany County scenery   and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Laramie River you can take a hike along the Medicine Bow Trail, and a nice spot close by is Pollock Draw. Going for a hike along the Pache Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. While you're here at Laramie River you will meet lots of people from close by Laramie. Summertime at Laramie River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. Laramie River, Jelm Public Access to Woods Landing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Laramie River.   Whitewater Near Laramie River: Laramie River, Albany County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 3 miles long (Jelm Public Access to Woods Landing) North Platte River, Carbon County, 24 miles away       Class I-III - 20 miles long (State line to French Creek) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 27 miles away       Class V - 2.4 miles long (Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground) Joe Wright Creek, Larimer County, 27 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (County Road 103 bridge to Big South Campground)   Ski Areas Near Laramie River: Snowy Range, Wyoming , 19 miles away, 990 foot drop, 5 lifts, 27 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 65 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Eldora, Colorado , 66 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Loveland, Colorado , 73 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 75 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Keystone, Colorado , 77 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Vail, Colorado , 79 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Hotels Near Laramie River: Americas Best Value Inn, Laramie , 30 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Laramie, Laramie , 30 miles away Comfort Inn Laramie, Laramie , 30 miles away Days Inn Laramie, Laramie , 31 miles away Econo Lodge Laramie, Laramie , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laramie River: Laramie River/Jelm Wildlife Management Area, Laramie, 0 miles away Forbes/Sheep Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Laramie, 7 miles away Lake Owen Campground, Albany County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Laramie River: Pache Trail, Jackson , 12 miles away Medicine Bow Trail, Jackson , 14 miles away Mendenhall Trail, Jackson , 15 miles away McIntyre Trail, Larimer , 15 miles away Link Trail, Larimer , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Laramie River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 51 miles away State Forest State Park, Colorado , 15 miles away Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming , 21 miles away Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 32 miles away   Lakes Near Laramie River Lake Hattie, Albany , 12 miles away Barber Lake, Albany , 17 miles away