North Platte River-Barnes Bridge Float Access Area

Upper North Platte River Float Maps
Routt, Colorado to Seminoe Reservoir, Wyoming

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Floating times vary considerably due to weather conditions, water conditions, and type of craft. As a general rule, flatbottom boats and rafts travel at a rate of about 2.5 to 3.5 mph during high water (late May to late June) and from one to two mph during low water (early June thru August). Canoes, kayaks, and boats with motors travel faster.

REMEMBER

Water over private land is public, but river banks and land under the river are private. If your boat is anchored while on private land, you are in trespass violation.
Respect private landowners. Wyoming Watercraft Regulations state: "It is illegal to beach a boat and enter upon private land without permission from the landowner."
Wyoming State Law requires personal flotation devices (PFDs) for each person in the boat. Youth 12 and under are required to wear a PFD.
Camp in designated campsites when available and carry out all litter.
Your cooperation in preserving the North Platte River environment will ensure you and others may enjoy this area for years to come.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

USDA Forest Service Medicine Bow - Routt National Forests 2468 Jackson Street Laramie, WY 82070-6535 Phone (307) 745-2300	USDA Forest Service Parks Ranger District Medicine Bow - Routt National Forests 100 Main Street Box 158 Walden, CO 80480 Phone (970) 723-8204	USDA Forest Service Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District South Hwy 130/230 P.O. Box 249 Saratoga, WY 82331 Phone (307) 328-5258
Wyoming Game & Fish Department Laramie Regional Office 528 S. Adams Laramie, WY 82070 Phone (307) 745-4046 In-State Toll-Free 1-800-843-2352	Colorado Division of Wildlife Northeast Region Service Center 317 W. Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 472-4300	U.S. Bureau of Land Management 1300 N. 3rd Street Rawlins, WY 82301 Phone (307) 328-4200

Last Modified: September 21, 2011