Rafting, Kayaking, Boating and Swimming in Yellowstone Country

Barker-Ewing rafting on the Snake River in Jackson Hole. Courtesy photo

Helpful tips on choosing the right Yellowstone rafting trip, what to bring, how to stay safe and what to wear.

Rafting near Yellowstone with Mad River on the Snake River. Courtesy photo

The waterways surrounding Yellowstone offer up everything from lazy rafting floats to intense rapids—pleasing everyone from kids and grandparents to adrenaline junkies.

Raft Wyoming's Snake River for thrilling whitewater in Jackson Hole and family-friendly scenic float trips just south of Grand Teton National Park.

Family rafting near Gardiner, Montana. Courtesy photo

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Kayaking on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park

With temperatures reaching new highs, figuring out how to stay cool is key to enjoying your summer, especially when you enter Grand Teton National Park.

Scenic Cruiser on Yellowstone Lake. Photo by NPS

Leave dry land behind to explore the rivers and lakes of Yellowstone. Go paddling, fishing, boating, or take a boat cruise tour in the national park.

A boat cruising the in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Head to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area east of Yellowstone for an uncrowded experience on the water.

Rafting with Lewis & Clark Expeditions on the Snake River

Scenic float and whitewater rafting on the Snake River with the smallest boats available giving a thrilling ride. Midsummer enjoy riverside steak dinners.

Mad River’s crew prides itself on providing the very best, most exciting Jackson area river trip south of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

A family rafting the Gallatin River north of Yellowstone

Float the river that appeared in A River Runs Through It or the iconic Yellowstone River.

Yellowstone Lake’s South Arm is 8 miles from the nearest asphalt and only a few ridges away from the most remote, far-from-a-road spot in the continental U.S.

Grab a paddle, hop in a kayak, and slip away on Yellowstone Lake or Jackson Lake. Visit lakeside geysers, take in the majestic Tetons, and witness wildlife.

Rafting the Yellowstone River. Photo by Ondrus courtesy of Paradise Adventure Company

Go on the horseback ride or raft the longest free-flowing river in America, the Yellowstone. Class II and III rolling rapids are perfect for beginners to experienced rafters.