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Bighorn River

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8–9 midistance range
Moderatedifficulty
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Your tripHot Springs State Park to Skelton Public Access AreaAbout 9 river miles (map-derived planning distance) · About 4.5 hr · moderate
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Bighorn River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Bighorn River routes use Bighorn River at Basin, WY as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 2 routes (0 scored · 2 planning) across Wind-Bighorn Basin / Thermopolis. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

Bighorn River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Bighorn River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Bighorn River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Bighorn River routes across Wind-Bighorn Basin / Thermopolis. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Bighorn River water levels?

These planning routes have no live conditions score. Use each route’s gauge notes and source guidance, then check current waterway notices, weather, access, and local conditions before launching.

How should I choose a Bighorn River trip?

Compare distance, difficulty, launch access, and shuttle needs. These routes are planning references; verify current conditions with the linked sources before choosing a trip.