Wyoming | Green River Basin / Seedskadee

Green RiverWyoming Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill

A 9.2-mile lower Seedskadee float from Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill, the longest published refuge access-to-access section.

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DistanceAbout 9.2 river miles
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 4–6 hours
ShuttleCar shuttle
Mist rises from the Green River at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.
River contextGreen River at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge; same-river context, not current endpoint conditions river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Tom Koerner / USFWS

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
DifficultymoderatePublished difficulty is a planning classification, not a safety guarantee. Scout current hazards and keep a conservative turnaround rule.
PermitsCheck posted rulesUSFWS refuge, Wyoming boating/PFD/AIS, and current access-road rules apply.
CampingDay tripNo refuge camping. Use a designated BLM campground or Green River-area basecamp outside the refuge.
SeasonMay-SepPlan for late spring through early fall only after checking the live gauge, weather, water temperature, wind, debris, and land-manager notices. Shoulder-season ice, snow, and cold water can make a nominally open launch unsafe.

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Access and shuttle

A 9.2-mile lower Seedskadee float from Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill, the longest published refuge access-to-access section.

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Put-in

Wyoming Highway 28 access

Use only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.

Finish

Take-out

Six Mile Hill access

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Access notes and hazards

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.

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  • wind and waves, sills, shallow side channels, and cold water
  • long distance and limited services/cell
  • take-out road condition and private-bank restrictions

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Gauge siteGreen River below Fontenelle Dam, WY
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Preferred rangeNeeds paddler reports
Known low-water floor700 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreUSFWS Seedskadee flow guidance
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What 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 corridorWyoming Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill; About 9.2 river miles

    USFWS Seedskadee non-motorized boating guidance identifies the access pair and operational character.

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  • Direct live gaugeUSGS 09211200 — Green River below Fontenelle Dam, WY

    Gauge is on the named river corridor.

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  • 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.

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  • Public access controlWyoming Highway 28 access to Six Mile Hill access

    Named agency/park access points are retained, including any intentional parking or campground offset from the shoreline.

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  • 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.

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  • Camping classificationnearby_basecamp

    No refuge camping. Use a designated BLM campground or Green River-area basecamp outside the refuge.

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  • Image decisionUSFWS Green River at Seedskadee refuge context photograph

    This photo shows the river elsewhere, not every point in this reach.

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  • 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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Green River paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Wyoming Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill route on the 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 the Wyoming Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill route on the Green River start and end?

This route starts at Wyoming Highway 28 access and ends at Six Mile Hill access, about 9.2 river miles on the water.

Is the Wyoming Highway 28 to Six Mile Hill route on the Green River suitable 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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