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Wyoming | Green River Basin / Seedskadee
Green RiverFontenelle Dam tailrace to Slate Creek Campground
A 4.7-mile upper Green River float from the Fontenelle tailrace to Slate Creek Campground, the refuge gateway section.
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A 4.7-mile upper Green River float from the Fontenelle tailrace to Slate Creek Campground, the refuge gateway section.
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Put-in
Fontenelle Dam tailrace accessUse only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.
Take-out
Slate Creek Campground boat stagingConfirm seasonal gates, parking, fees, permits, AIS inspection, carry path, and take-out status immediately before the trip.
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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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- dam releases and center-slot rock sills
- 700 cfs low-water planning floor / 800 cfs summer minimum guidance
- afternoon wind, shallow side channels, and private banks
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Green River below Fontenelle Dam, WY. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 700 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | USFWS Seedskadee flow and boating guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Official route corridorFontenelle Dam tailrace to Slate Creek Campground; About 4.7 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 controlFontenelle Dam tailrace access to Slate Creek Campground boat staging
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 classificationendpoint_campground
Endpoint campground camping is available at Slate Creek only when open/reserved; camping is prohibited on Seedskadee refuge lands.
- Image decisionUSFWS Green River at Seedskadee refuge context photograph
This photo shows the river elsewhere, not 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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Green River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Fontenelle Dam tailrace to Slate Creek Campground 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 Fontenelle Dam tailrace to Slate Creek Campground route on the Green River start and end?
This route starts at Fontenelle Dam tailrace access and ends at Slate Creek Campground boat staging, about 4.7 river miles on the water.
Is the Fontenelle Dam tailrace to Slate Creek Campground 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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