Put In

This whitewater put-in on Clear Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming provides access to a significant mountain river system. Clear Creek is a large stream with a 93.73-mile length and a substantial 3,193-foot elevation drop, creating dynamic water conditions throughout its course. With an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile and average flows of 187.55 cubic feet per second, this is an active river system that drains over 1,000 square miles of the surrounding watershed.

The put-in location at coordinates 44.32690, -106.72499 sits within a river system that ranges from 1,065 meters to 2,038 meters in elevation. Paddlers should expect moderate to fast current conditions typical of a Class 7 stream order river. The average velocity of 2.56 feet per second indicates consistent flow, though actual conditions will vary seasonally and with recent precipitation or snowmelt in the drainage area.

Boaters using this access should be prepared for whitewater paddling and understand that conditions on this creek can be technical depending on the specific section being run and current water levels. The river's steep gradient and significant elevation change create the kind of terrain that demands respect and proper preparation.