Paddling in Wyoming

Explore 103 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Wyoming.

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Best Paddling in Wyoming

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Ocean Lake

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Pavillion

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Country Club Lake (Absaraka Lake)

Wyoming · ~1 mi from Ft Warren Afb

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Saratoga Lake

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Saratoga

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Sloans Lake

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Ft Warren Afb

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Slide Lake, Lower

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Kelly

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East Allen Lake

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Medicine Bow

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Newton Lake, East

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Cody

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Jim Bridger Pond

Wyoming · ~3 mi from Point Of Rocks

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Fremont Lake

Wyoming · ~4 mi from Pinedale

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New Fork Lake

Wyoming · ~4 mi from Cora

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Jenny Lake

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Moose

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Lake Hattie

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Jelm

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Sibley Lake

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Wolf

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Meeboer Lake

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Jelm

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Mikesell-Potts Recreation Area County Park

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Buffalo

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Bennett Hill

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Glendo

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Halfmoon Lake

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Pinedale

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Halfmoon Lake

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Pinedale

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Mikesell-Potts Recreation Area County Park

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Buffalo

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Soda Lake

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Pinedale

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Cameahwait Lake (Bass Lake)

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Shoshoni

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Glendo State Park - 1

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Glendo

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Glendo State Park - 2

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Glendo

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Torrey Lake

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Dubois

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Whiskey Gulch

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Glendo

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Glendo Reservoir MArina

Wyoming · ~2 mi from Glendo

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Ring Lake

Wyoming · ~9 mi from Dubois

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Boulder Lake

Wyoming · ~9 mi from Pinedale

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Glendo Reservoir

Wyoming · ~3 mi from Glendo

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Lake DeSmet

Wyoming · ~9 mi from Banner

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Lake Owen

Wyoming · ~9 mi from Jelm

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Meadowdale

Wyoming · ~3 mi from Glendo

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Harrington Reservoir

Wyoming · ~4 mi from Otto

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Willow Lake

Wyoming · ~10 mi from Pinedale

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Elk Horn

Wyoming · ~4 mi from Glendo

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Hawk Springs Reservoir

Wyoming · ~5 mi from Lagrange

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Wheatland Reservoir

Wyoming · ~5 mi from Wheatland

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Alsop Lake

Wyoming · ~11 mi from Centennial

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Wheatland Reservoir #1

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Wheatland

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Black Beach

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Alcova

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Healy Reservoir

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Saddlestring

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Keyhole Reservoir

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Moorcroft

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Big Horn Lake

Wyoming · ~12 mi from Lovell

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Boysen Reservoir

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Shoshoni

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Green River Lake

Wyoming · ~12 mi from Cora

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LAK (Spencer) Reservoir

Wyoming · ~6 mi from Newcastle

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Signal Mountain

Wyoming · ~13 mi from Moose

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Twin Buttes Reservoir

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Jelm

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Renner Reservoir

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Hyattville

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Sunshine Reservoir, Lower

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Meeteetse

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Cottonwood Beach

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Alcova

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Keyhole Reservoir

Wyoming · ~7 mi from Moorcroft

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Jackson Lake

Wyoming · ~14 mi from Moose

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Keyhole State PArk

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Moorcroft

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Grayrocks Reservoir - East

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Guernsey

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Keyhole Marina

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Moorcroft

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Okie Beach

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Alcova

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Pilot Butte Reservoir

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Pavillion

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Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Wyoming · ~8 mi from Cody

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Wyoming · ~9 mi from Alcova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I kayak in Wyoming?

Wyoming has 103 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include reservoirs, lakes, rivers, oceans.

Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Wyoming?

Yes! Many of the 103 beginner-rated locations in Wyoming offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.

Do I need a permit to kayak in Wyoming?

Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Wyoming are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.