Best Sea Kayaking in Wyoming

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Wyoming, Sweetwater County

11 :07 hrs
27.8 mi
2.0421143 ft
SK I

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is located in southwest Wyoming and northeast Utah and offers abundant opportunity for water recreation. There are four boat ramps located in Wyoming allowing paddlers access to many different parts of the lake. The lake is made up of many channels and canyons for visitors to explore. The Firehole Canyon launch is located on the northeast side of the lake and offers a boat launch, restrooms, picnic sites, and campgrounds. Flaming Gorge is popular for many water sports and there are larger boats on the lake including houseboats so it is important to pay attention to other boaters while on the lake. Open water crossings may be necessary depending on the route being traveled.

2

Wyoming, Sweetwater County

15 :51 hrs
39.6 mi
7.204956 ft
SK I

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is located in southwest Wyoming and northeast Utah and offers abundant opportunity for water recreation. There are four boat ramps located in Wyoming allowing paddlers access to many different parts of the lake. The lake is made up of many channels and canyons for visitors to explore. The Buckboard Marina is located on the west side of the lake and offers a boat launch, marina store, and campgrounds. Flaming Gorge is popular for many water sports and there are larger boats on the lake including houseboats so it is important to pay attention to others while on the lake. Large water crossings may be necessary depending on the route being traveled.

3

Wyoming, Crook County

09 :44 hrs
24.3 mi
5.545166 ft
SK I

Located on the outskirts of the Black Hills and within view of Devils Tower, this reservoir provides paddlers with many miles of scenic shoreline to explore. There are large areas of open waters as well as many side coves and channels. There are multiple boat launches located around the lake for paddlers to launch from. The Wind Creek Campground launch is located centrally and is the best launch to use if exploring the western part of the lake. Other activities at the lake include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, and picnicing.

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Wyoming, Sweetwater County

11 :56 hrs
29.8 mi
8.895386 ft
SK I

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is located in southwest Wyoming and northeast Utah and offers abundant opportunity for water recreation. There are four boat ramps located in Wyoming allowing paddlers access to many different parts of the lake. The lake is made up of many channels and canyons for visitors to explore. The Anvil Draw launch is the most southwestern launch located near the wyoming/utah border and offers a boat launch and restrooms. There is no camping available at this site. Flaming Gorge is popular for many water sports and there are larger boats on the lake including houseboats so it is important to pay attention to other boaters while on the lake. Large water crossings may be necessary depending on the route being traveled.

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Wyoming, Carbon County

11 :25 hrs
28.6 mi
9.194946 ft
SK I

Seminoe Reservoir is a large lake set at the base of the Seminoe Mountains that offers paddlers miles of shoreline for exploring. The area provides visitors with scenic views, abundant opportunity for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, and great fishing. The South Red Hills area offers a boat launch, campgrounds, and day-use areas with restrooms and drinking water. The lake is popular for many types of water recreation so be cautious and pay close attention to other boaters on the lake.

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Wyoming, Natrona County

10 :03 hrs
25.1 mi
1.9996338 ft
SK I

This reservoir provides paddlers plenty of shoreline for exploring, great opportunity for birdwatching, and a chance to learn about the history of the area. The dam was one of the first constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are interpretive trails and a museum located near the dam that provide historical information. Sections of the reservoir are located in the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge with lots of opportunity for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Fishing and boating are very popular activities at the lake. There are three different boat ramps located on the lake so paddlers can choose what areas of the lake to visit. Open water crossings may be necessary when exploring the lake so paying attention to other boaters as well as current weather and water conditions is very important.

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Wyoming, Carbon County

04 :05 hrs
10.2 mi
8.808228 ft
SK I

Seminoe Reservoir is a large lake set at the base of the Seminoe Mountains that offers paddlers miles of shoreline for exploring. The area provides visitors with scenic views, abundant opportunity for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, and great fishing. The North Red Hills area offers a boat launch, campgrounds, and day-use areas with restrooms and drinking water. The lake is popular with many types of water recreation so be cautious and pay close attention to other boaters on the lake.

8

Wyoming, Platte County

10 :23 hrs
26 mi
5.3862305 ft
SK I

This reservoir is one of the most popular lakes in Southern Wyoming for all types of water recreation. The lake has multiple boat access sites providing paddlers with lots of options regarding what areas of the lake to explore. The Marina Launch is located on the southeastern side of the lake and is in close proximity to many of the campgrounds at Glendo Reservoir. There are many side canyons and coves that provide solitude and protection from the wind and other boat traffic on the lake. Birdwatching in the area is popular as well as hiking, swimming, camping, and fishing.

9

Wyoming, Platte County

06 :56 hrs
17.3 mi
1.30896 ft
SK I

This reservoir is one of the most popular lakes in Southern Wyoming for all types of water recreation. The lake has multiple boat access sites providing paddlers with lots of options regarding what areas of the lake to explore. The Elk Horn Boat Launch is located on the western half of the lake and provides a few primitive campsites with trees. There are many side canyons and coves that provide solitude and protection from the wind and other boat traffic on the lake. Birdwatching in the area is popular as well as hiking, swimming, camping, and fishing.

10

Wyoming, Natrona County

05 :46 hrs
14.4 mi
3.4996338 ft
SK I

This reservoir provides paddlers plenty of shoreline for exploring, great opportunity for birdwatching, and a chance to learn about the history of the area. The dam was one of the first constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are interpretive trails and a museum located near the dam that provide historical information. Sections of the reservoir are located in the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge with lots of opportunity for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Fishing and boating are very popular activities at the lake. There are three different boat ramps located on the lake so paddlers can choose what areas to visit. Bishop's Point Open water crossings may be necessary when exploring the lake, so paying attention to other boaters as well as current weather and water conditions is very important.

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