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Wyoming | Green River Basin / Seedskadee
Green River
Dodge Bottoms to Hay Farm
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A 7.3-mile refuge float from Dodge Bottoms to Hay Farm with long open-water exposure and limited services.
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Put-in
Dodge Bottoms accessUse only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.
Take-out
Hay Farm accessConfirm seasonal gates, parking, fees, permits, AIS inspection, carry path, and take-out status immediately before the trip.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Use only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.
- Confirm seasonal gates, parking, fees, permits, AIS inspection, carry path, and take-out status immediately before the trip.
- Private banks and easements may constrain landing, scouting, camping, or portage; remain within the authorized corridor.
Watch for
- center-slot sills, rocks, strainers, and low water
- afternoon wind and remoteness
- private banks and no-camping enforcement
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Score & sources
Why this score
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Green River below Fontenelle Dam, WY |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 700 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official data source |
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| Main source behind this score | USFWS Seedskadee flow guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Official route corridorDodge Bottoms to Hay Farm; About 7.3 river miles
USFWS Seedskadee non-motorized boating guidance identifies the access pair and operational character.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 09211200 — Green River below Fontenelle Dam, WY
Gauge is on the named river corridor.
- Threshold postureGauge-linked minimum-only scoring range (floor 700; preferred cue 800)
USFWS publishes a 700 cfs refuge operating context and an 800 cfs summer minimum for this regulated Green River corridor; Paddle Today uses 700 cfs as a conservative lower planning floor and 800 cfs as a preferred cue. These are not safety guarantees; hazards, closures, wind, debris, and local inspection override the score.
- Public access controlDodge Bottoms access to Hay Farm access
Named agency/park access points are retained, including any intentional parking or campground offset from the shoreline.
- Safety and land managementPFD, AIS, water temperature, current hazards, and current closures govern the decision
Review current agency rules, dam/release notices, wind, debris, and private-bank restrictions before launching.
- Camping classificationnearby_basecamp
Camping is prohibited on refuge lands. Use a designated BLM campground or nearby Green River basecamp outside the refuge.
- Image decisionUSFWS Green River at Seedskadee refuge context photograph
Approved same-river context image; it is not presented as a photograph of every point in this reach.
- Overlap decisionRetained as a distinct access-to-access card
Adjacent cards have different launch/take-out pairs, operational boundaries, difficulty, or trip length; no duplicate corridor was found in the Wyoming baseline.
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Quick answers
Green River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Green River?
Paddle Today watches Green River below Fontenelle Dam, WY and uses 700 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Green River route start and end?
This route starts at Dodge Bottoms access and ends at Hay Farm access, about About 7.3 river miles on the water.
Is this Green River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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