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Greys River

Lower Greys (Squaw Creek to Bridge Campground)

Wyoming – US

Class
III+ to V-
Length
2.5 Mile(s)
Gradient
55 FPM
Put-in elevation
5,841 Feet
Take-out elevation
5,700 Feet
Typical season
April to October

Current Flow

477 CFS

Gauge height: 1.76 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM

0.00/hr (12h) 0.00/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
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Recommended levels

Minimum520
Average2,000
Maximum5,500

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

This is the hardest stretch on the Greys with the crux being the Snaggletooth Rapid.  Scout from the road.

Rapids

# Rapid Class Recommended flow Description Scout
1 Snaggletooth III+ to V- 500–5,500

This rapid has quite a few rocks and holes scattered about. Probably the most dangerous aspect of this rapid is the logfalls scattered around the river.

Scout the rapid from the road and pick your line

Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Squaw Creek Bridge 5,841 Feet Yes No No All Vehicles

About 3.5 miles up the Greys River Road is an open meadow area with a side road leading off to the south.  Where this road crosses the river you can put in here for the lower greys.  There is plenty of open and free camping in this area, although it can get crowded.

Take-Out Bridge Campground 5,700 Feet No No No All Vehicles

About a mile out of Alpine, WY the Greys River Road will cross the Greys River for the first time.  Just after the bridge is a small campground.  Take out here or you'll end up paddling in the Palisade Reservoir.

Camps

Camp Fee Beach Description
Bridge Campground Yes No

This is a small campsite run by the NFS.  It is close to Alpine, WY and is generally accessed from the Greys River Road.  A fee is required and it is first come, first serve

Permit

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Fishing

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