Wyoming whitewater, Tensleep Creek Washakie county, Highway 16 to Bottom of Switchbacks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2.4 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Sheridan, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Tensleep Creek is 2.4 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often more difficult     than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The nature scenery of Wyoming and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough   to come here and paddle. The Bighorn Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Hiking is a popular thing to do around Tensleep Creek; Mistymoon Trail is a nice local trail. The skiing at Big Horn is great; the Main Paint Rock Trail offers hiking at its best. This is a really good river. Not much precipitation falls here at Tensleep Creek. For the duration of the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the months of summer at Tensleep Creek highs are usually in the 60's. Through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 30's. Tensleep Creek, Highway 16 to Bottom of Switchbacks 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 Tensleep Creek.   Whitewater Near Tensleep Creek: Tensleep Creek, Washakie County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 2.4 miles long (Highway 16 to Bottom of Switchbacks) Paintrock Creek, -blank- County, 14 miles away       Class V+ - 12 miles long (North Fork to Valley floor) Powder River - North Fork, Johnson County, 15 miles away       Class III-V - 6 miles long (Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road) Powder River - Middle Fork, Washakie Johnson County, 28 miles away       Class II-V - 12 miles long (Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190) Shell Creek, Big Horn County, 30 miles away       Class II-V - 11 miles long (Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary)   Ski Areas Near Tensleep Creek: Big Horn, Wyoming , 3 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 20 runs Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 37 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 3 lifts, 18 runs   Hotels Near Tensleep Creek: Days Inn Sheridan, Sheridan , 39 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Sheridan, Sheridan , 39 miles away Holiday Inn SHERIDAN-CONVENTION CENTER, Sheridan , 39 miles away Quality Inn Sheridan, Sheridan , 39 miles away Candlewood Suites SHERIDAN, Sheridan , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tensleep Creek: Boulder Park Campground, -blank-, 2 miles away Lake Point Campground, Big Horn County, 3 miles away Willow Park Group, Ten Sleep, 3 miles away   Trails Near Tensleep Creek: Mistymoon Trail, Big Horn , 9 miles away Main Paint Rock Trail, Big Horn , 13 miles away Kinky White Trail, Big Horn , 14 miles away North High Park Trail, Big Horn , 15 miles away Cliff Lake Trail, Big Horn , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Tensleep Creek: Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Smith - MT , 70 miles away Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tensleep Creek: Canyon Valley Resort, Ten Sleep , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Tensleep Creek Meadowlark Lake, Big Horn , 3 miles away East Tensleep Lake, Big Horn , 8 miles away