Packrafting Wyoming: 5 Wild Waters Beneath the Tetons

Wyoming is raw, wild, and impossibly beautiful — and its rivers run right beneath some of the most iconic peaks in America. From glassy floats under the Tetons to punchy canyon whitewater near Jackson, here are five Wyoming waters every packrafter should paddle.

1. Snake River, Grand Teton National Park

The scenic stretch of the Snake through Grand Teton is a bucket-list float for a reason. Drifting past Oxbow Bend with the Tetons and Mount Moran reflected in the current, you'll share the water with moose, beaver, eagles, and the occasional bear. It's calm enough to savor and jaw-droppingly beautiful from start to finish.

2. Snake River Canyon

Just outside Jackson, the Snake tightens into a canyon and picks up serious speed. Eight miles of Class II–III whitewater build to the famous Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter rapids — big, splashy waves that make this the go-to run when you want adrenaline with your mountain scenery.

3. Buffalo Fork River, Teton Wilderness

For a true backcountry mission, the forks of the Buffalo Fork deliver wilderness packrafting in prime grizzly country. Launch from Turpin Meadow and float through the Teton Wilderness, where wolves, moose, and bears outnumber people and the sense of remoteness is total.

4. Green River, Wind River Range

Born high in the Wind River Range, the upper Green is a stunning alpine paddle through meadows and glacier-carved valleys. Its headwaters offer mellow, scenic floats surrounded by some of Wyoming's most rugged and least-crowded mountain country — a packrafter's dream for linking hiking and boating.

5. Gros Ventre River

The Gros Ventre is Jackson Hole's quieter alternative to the busy Snake. This free-flowing river carves through colorful badlands and cottonwood bottoms, offering scenic floats and lively spring flows without the crowds — a perfect half-day adventure close to town.

Under the shadow of the Tetons, Wyoming serves up everything from serene wildlife floats to heart-pounding whitewater. Respect the cold water and the wildlife, and go chase that mountain magic. Go North Rafts has the gear for your Wyoming adventure.