River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
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Atlantic Creek | Teton | Parting of the Waters to confluence with the Yellowstone River | 7 | The wilderness setting is outstanding, with a relatively undisturbed natural landscape and little human intrusion. The river corridor, with its wide meadows and lush riparian area, is used by numerous wildlife species. | Wild | Geologic, Wildlife, Other | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1993 | |
Bear Creek, North Fork | Sweetwater | Sec. 1, T.27 N., R.100 W., from headwaters southeast to Junction with Bear Creek Sec. 5, T.25 N., R.98 W. | 14 | Wild | Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Great Divide Closed Basin | 1993 | ||
Beartrap Creek, Lower | Johnson | SE 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.44 N., R.85 W. to confluence with NF of Red Fork of Powder River in Sec. 19, T.44 N., R.84 W. | 4 | Isolated, scenic canyon, part of historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield site. High dispersed recreation and historic interpretation values. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Beaver Creek (Barnum) | Johnson | E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.43 N., R.85 W. to SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 16, T.43 N., R.84 W. | 7 | Isolated, primitive canyon with steep walls and outstanding, scenic rock formations. | Wild | Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Beaver Creek (Horn area) | Johnson | NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 29, T.47 N., R.83 W. to SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.47 N., R.83 W. | 3 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have ever visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Bechler River | Teton | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 23 | Whooping cranes reportedly nest in drainage. Habitat for threatened grizzly bear, in addition to numerous other wildlife species. Well-known backcountry hot springs. Remote, numerous waterfalls, and view of Teton Mt. Range. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Henrys | 1993 | |
Beef Steer Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 12, T.13 N., R.105 W. from headwaters southeast to junction with Red Creek, Sec. 13, T.13 N., R.104 W. | 6 | Scenic | Scenic | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Big Fall Creek | Sublette | Source to confluence with LaBarge Creek | 5 | Multiple waterfalls over spring-deposited travertine and year round flowing water are distinctive attributes of this creek. | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Box Canyon Creek | Lincoln | Source to confluence with Greys River | 4 | The undisturbed natural setting, steep canyon surrounded by high peaks, and the creek, tumbling from its source on the west slope of the Wyoming range to its confluence with the Greys River a few miles away, make Box Canyon Creek a distinctive example of the many scenic waterways in the Wyoming Range. | Wild | Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Canyon Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 22, T.12 N., R.103 W., from headwaters to Wyoming-Colorado stateline | 14 | Recreational/Wild | Historic, Scenic | Vermilion | 1993 | ||
Cliff Creek | Sublette | Source to Cliff Creek Falls | 3 | The visual variety is distinctive. Red rock cliffs add color and interest to the landscape. The Cliff Creek trail passes from forest through sagebrush/aspen hillsides, rock outcrops, and dense willow bottoms to Cliff Creek Falls, with high mountains in the background. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Corpe Creek | Johnson | SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 29 to SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.47 N., R.83 W. | 2 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have ever visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Crazy Woman Creek, Middle Fork | Johnson | SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 7, T.47 N., R.83 W. to W1/2 E 1/2 of Sec. 10, T.47 N., R.83 W. | 4 | Spectacular, isolated and primitive Robinson Canyon with steep rock walls provides outstanding opportunity for dispersed recreation and scenic experiences. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Crazy Woman Creek, South Fork | Johnson | NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 21 to SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 22, T.46 N., R.83 W. | 2 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Currant Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 1, T.13N., R.106 W. to border Flaming Gorge NRA | 21 | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Fish | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Currant Creek, Dripping Springs Fork | Sweetwater | Sec. 7, T.13 N., R.105 W., from headwaters north to border state land, Sec. 36, T.14 N., R.106 W. | 4 | Scenic | Fish | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Currant Creek, East Fork | Sweetwater | Sec.7, T.13 N., R.105 W., from headwaters north to junction with Currant Creek, Sec. 1, T.13 N., R.106 W. | 2 | Scenic | Fish | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Currant Creek, Middle Fork | Sweetwater | Sec. 19, T.13 N., R.105 W., northwest to border state land, Sec. 12, T.13 N., R.106 W. | 3 | Scenic | Fish | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Currant Creek, West Fork | Sweetwater | Sec. 11, 12, and 14, T.13 N., R.106 W. from border state land, north to border state land | 2 | Recreational/Wild | Fish | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Deer Creek | Big Horn | SW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.58 W., R.93 W. to confluence with Porcupine Creek | 2 | Wyoming Game and Fish Class 3 Fishery. Similar values as Porcupine Creek. | Scenic | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic | Big Horn Lake | 1993 | |
Falls River | Teton | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 29 | Contains numerous cascades and falls. Habitat for threatened grizzly bear population and endangered bald eagles during migration. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife | Lower Henrys | 1993 | |
Firehole River | Teton | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 32 | World's largest concentration of geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful. Thermal influence provides habitat for plant, animal, and invertebrate species uniquely adapted to extreme temperatures. Major route for early exploratory parties. | Scenic/Wild | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Madison | 1993 | |
Fontanelle Creek | Lincoln | Headwaters to Fontenelle Reservoir | 71 | Parallels, then cuts through Absaroka Ridge to V-shaped valley and through impressive 1,500' cut at Fontennelle Gap; good fish habitat; critical elk, mule deer, and moose habitat; Fontenelle Crossing of Oregon Trail. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Green | 1982 | ||
Fontanelle Creek, South Fork | Lincoln | Source to private land, then one mile past forest boundary | 14 | The narrow, deep gorge of the South Fork provides dramatic scenery of geologic origin. It is the only drainage on the forest with such a readily-identified mix of textbook Overthrust geology with steeply dipping sedimentary beds, and well-preserved glacial features. | Scenic/Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Gallatin River | Park | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 27 | Outstanding scenery, wildlife habitat, pristine fishery, and geologic beauty. | Scenic/Wild | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Gallatin | 1993 | MT |
Gardiner River | Park | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 30 | Twenty miles from source enters scenic Sheepeater Canyon and drops 150 feet over lava flow at Osprey Falls. Hot spring runoff from Mammoth Terraces empty into Gardner at site called Boiling River. Evidence of native American hunting/fishing camps. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1993 | MT |
Gardner Creek | Johnson | NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.46 N., R.84 W. to confluence with NF of Powder River in Sec. 9, T.46 N., R.84 W. | 1 | Diversity of vegetative species and outstanding, scenic rock formations. | Wild | Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Gibbon River | Yellowstone National Park, Teton | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 35 | Flows across edge of Yellowstone caldera, through backcountry meadows and lakes, over cascades and several major waterfalls. Receives influx of hot and highly acidic thermal effluents from geyser basins. Historic Norris Soldier Station on banks. | Scenic/Wild | Historic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Madison | 1993 | |
Granite Creek | Sublette, Teton | I mile upstream from Hoback River to confluence with Hoback River | 1 | Granite Creek is used in the spring and summer for fishing, hiking, camping and kayaking, for developed recreation and scenic driving all summer, hunting in fall, and for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in winter. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Green River | Sublette | River source at Sec. 36, T.34 N., R.111 W. to Lower Green River Lake | 6 | Lakes attract fishermen, campers, and backpackers using Bridger Wilderness. Attractive trout fishery. Prehistoric sites. | Wild | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Green | 1982/ 1993 | |
Green River | Sublette | Green River Lakes to Forest boundary | 29 | Highly scenic; portions floatable; nationally important trout fishery, including native cutthroat trout fishery and Kendall dace, a federally listed endangered species; historic sites include Upper Green River Tie Drive. | Scenic | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Green | 1982/ 1993 | |
Greys River | Lincoln | Mile 50 (Kinney Creek) to Palisades Reservoir | 57 | A distinctive feature is the completeness of the watershed and the associated habitats that can be experienced in a relatively short distance. It also has outstanding opportunities for river-related recreation, notably fishing and whitewater floating, and it draws a regional following. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Greys-Hobock | 1982/ 1993 | |
Greys River | Lincoln | Source to Mile 50 | 10 | A distinctive feature is the completeness of the watershed and the associated habitats that can be experienced in a relatively short distance. It also has outstanding opportunities for river-related recreation, notably fishing and whitewater floating, and it draws a regional following. | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Greys-Hobock | 1982/ 1993 | |
Gros Ventre River | Teton | Section along Lower Slide Lake between two WSR segments | 3 | Contains expansive open terrain with exposed sedimentary rock layers of many colors, cliff bands, dense forest, and narrow canyons. The river alternates between a broad cottonwood-lined bottom and narrow incised canyons. Distant views of the Teton Range are spectacular, and add to the visual quality. | Scenic | Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Gros Ventre | 1993 | |
Hams Fork | Lincoln | Headwaters to Lake Viva Naughton | 44 | Upper section in narrow valley with good vegetation diversity, lower section meanders through willows with frequent beaver dams; good fishing; critical elk and moose habitat. | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Blacks Fork | 1982 | ||
Hoback River | Sublette, Teton | Cliff Creek to 10 miles up stream from confluence with Snake River | 6 | The visual quality of the corridor is outstanding in its uppermost stretches and the lower canyon, its landscape elements and attractions highly diverse. The river corridor serves as an important migration route for wildlife, and its lower canyon is especially important for wintering bighorn sheep, elk, deer and moose. Bald eagles forage along the river. There are outstanding opportunities for viewing wildlife in the lower canyon. Geological features include Battle Mountain and other landmarks that are described in geologic roadside guides. | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Hoback River | Sublette, Lincoln | Source to end of forest road 30710 | 15 | The visual quality of the corridor is outstanding in its uppermost stretches and the lower canyon, its landscape elements and attractions highly diverse. The river corridor serves as an important migration route for wildlife, and its lower canyon is especially important for wintering bighorn sheep, elk, deer and moose. Bald eagles forage along the river. There are outstanding opportunities for viewing wildlife in the lower canyon. Geological features include Battle Mountain and other landmarks that are described in geologic roadside guides. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Horse Creek, North | Johnson | SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 33 to SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 33, T.47 N., R.83 W. | 1 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Horse Creek, South | Johnson | NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.46 N., R.83 W. to SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 3, T.46 N., R.83 W. | 2 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have ever visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
June Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 9, T.12 N., R.104 W., from border state land north to junction with Red Creek, Sec. 34, T.13 N., R.104 W. | 3 | Recreational | Scenic | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
LaBarge Creek | Lincoln | LaBarge Guard Station to Nameless Creek | 9 | The Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail passes along the creek from Witherspoon Pass to LaBarge Meadows. The Trail is a part of the National Historic Trail System, and is easily seen by visitors travelling the LaBarge Creek Road, making opportunities for historic interpretation outstanding. | Recreational | Historic | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Lamar River | Park | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 48 | Largest tributary of Yellowstone River within the park. Drains wilderness of high peaks, steep ridges, U-shaped valleys, and volcanic Mirror Plateau. Backcountry user opportunities, outstanding trout fishery, and array of resident wildlife. Includes Bannock Trail, an historic native American route, and first park gamekeeper's cabin. | Scenic/Wild | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Recreational, Wildlife | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1993 | |
Little Bighorn River | Sheridan | Confluence with Wagon Box Creek downstream to Dry Fork Trail Footbridge | 10 | Towering, colorful cliffs rising above the river, deep river gorges, and many series of rapids. Migration route for 400 to 600 elk. Trout fishery. | Wild | Scenic | Little Bighorn | 1993 | |
Little Bighorn River | Sheridan | Fools Gold Crossing - Forest Road FDR 480 downstream to confluence with Wagon Box Creek | 4 | Towering, colorful cliffs rising above the river, deep river gorges, and many series of rapids. Migration route for 400 to 600 elk. Trout fishery. | Scenic | Scenic | Little Bighorn | 1993 | |
Little Bighorn River, Dry Fork | Sheridan | Confluence with Lake Creek downstream to confluence with Little Bighorn | 6 | Towering, colorful cliffs rising above the river, deep river gorges, and many series of rapids. Migration route for 400 to 600 elk. Trout fishery. | Wild | Scenic | Little Bighorn | 1993 | |
Little Greys River | Lincoln | Source to end of forest road 10047 | 8 | Opportunities for river-related recreation, including fishing, backcountry travel, and roadside camping, are significant enough to draw regional, even national visitation. The scenic quality is high, with distinctive variety and diversity throughout the river corridor. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Little Greys River | Lincoln | End of forest road 10047 to confluence with main stem of the Greys River | 18 | Opportunities for river-related recreation, including fishing, backcountry travel, and roadside camping, are significant enough to draw regional, even national visitation. The scenic quality is high, with distinctive variety and diversity throughout the river corridor. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Little Red Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 18, T.12 N., R.103 W., border state land to border private land, Sec. 35, T.13 N., R.104 W. | 5 | Recreational/Scenic | Scenic | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Madison River | Park, Teton | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 18 | According to legend, Washburn expedition of 1870 camped here on last night in what is now the park and decided to set aside the area for all to enjoy. Numerous endangered and threatened wildlife. Nationally known blue-ribbon trout fishery. Geologic values of volcanic nature of park. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | Madison | 1993 | MT |
Marten Creek | Lincoln | Source to confluence with Greys River | 4 | There is a high opportunity for solitude in a natural setting, with ready access to the regionally significant Wyoming Range National Recreational Trail. The elements of the landscape are highly diverse over the majority of the river segment. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Oasis Spring Creek | Big Horn | SW 1/4 of Sec. 30, T.58 W., R.93 W. to confluence with Porcupine Creek | 2 | Wyoming Game and Fish Class 4 Fishery. Similar values as Porcupine Creek | Wild | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic | Big Horn Lake | 1993 | |
Pacific Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 5, T.27 N., R.101 W., from headwaters to border Bureau of Reclamation lands, Sec. 23, T.25 N., R.105 W. | 43 | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Fish, Historic | Big Sandy | 1993 | ||
Pass Creek | Johnson | E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.46 N., R.84 W. to confluence with NF of Powder River in Sec. 36, T.46 N., R.84 W. | 4 | Steep-walled and scenic, primitive canyon setting. | Wild | Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Pine Creek | Sublette | Source to Fremont Lake | 10 | Runs through a deep, classic glacial valley. Much of the heavily used trail system is beyond the creek corridor; the canyon is remote and there is high opportunity for solitude. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | New Fork | 1993 | |
Piney Creek, North | Sublette | Roaring Fork and North Piney Creeks, source to confluence of Lake and North Piney Creeks | 6 | Visual quality is enhanced by views of the Wyoming Range and the deep, clear water that forms pools and riffles in the creek. There is a high degree of natural diversity in the river corridor and surrounding valley, with mixed coniferous forest, extensive riparian areas with willow and grass communities, and aspen groves intermixed with open sage/grassland. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Piney Creek, Roaring Fork | Sublette | Roaring Fork source to confluence of North Piney Creeks | 3 | Visual quality is enhanced by views of the Wyoming Range and the deep, clear water that forms pools and riffles in the creek. There is a high degree of natural diversity in the river corridor and surrounding valley, with mixed coniferous forest, extensive riparian areas with willow and grass communities, and aspen groves intermixed with open sage/grassland. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Poison Creek | Johnson | NW 1/4 of Sec. 32, T.48 N., R.83 W. to S 1/2 S 1/2 of Sec. 3, T.47 N., R.83 W. | 4 | Isolated, primitive canyon with unusual rock formations and diversity of vegetative species. High dispersed recreation value. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Pole Creek | Johnson | SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 9, T.46 N., R.83 W. to SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.46 N., R.83 W. | 2 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have ever visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Porcupine Creek | Big Horn | Bighorn Forest Boundary to Montana State Line (SW 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.57 N., R.93 W.) | 11 | Flows through highly scenic Devil Canyon. Massive rock walls dropping vertically several hundred feet. Fishing, hiking, camping, and other primitive recreation opportunities. Of interest to Native American groups. | Scenic/Wild | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic | Big Horn Lake | 1993 | |
Powder River (Cantonment Reno) | Johnson | SW 1/4 of Sec. 17, T.44 N., R.78 W. to S 1/2 S 1/2 of Sec. 8, T.44 N., R.78 W. | 3 | Site of historic military supply depot (Cantonment Reno and later Fort McKinney). | Recreational | Historic | Upper Powder | 1993 | |
Powder River, Main Fork of Red Fork | Johnson | NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 26, T.44 N., R.84 W. to SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 25, T.44 N., R.84 W. | 2 | Colorful canyon. Possible escape route for Northern Cheyenne at Dull Knife battle. | Wild | Historic, Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Powder River, Middle Fork | Washakie, Johnson | Hazelton County Road, in Sec. 26, T.42 N., R.86 W. to section line between SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 13 and NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 23, T.42 N., R.84 W. | 15 | Spectacular, primitive canyon with outstanding, scenic rock formations. Native American rock art and sites. Class 1 fishery. | Recreational/Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Middle Fork Powder | 1982/ 1993 | |
Powder River, Middle Fork | Johnson, Washakie | Beaver Creek to source | 33 | Deep, scenic canyon offers excellent visibility of geologic formations; nationally important trout fishery; wide diversity of wildlife including wintering bald eagles and bighorn sheep as well as critical elk habitat; Outlaw Cave and associated "Hole-in-the-Wall"" from outlaw days of Butch Cassidy; prehistoric occupation evidenced by petroglyphs." | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Middle Fork Powder | 1982 | ||
Powder River, North Fork of Red Fork | Johnson | Line between NW 1/4 NE 1/4 and NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.44 N., R.85 W. to NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 20, T.44 N., R.84 W. | 6 | Colorful rock and vegetation in primitive canyon setting. Historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield site. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Powder River, South Fork of Red Fork | Johnson | SW 1/4 of Sec. 5, T.43 N., R.85 W. to NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 29, T.44 N., R.84 W. | 9 | Steep canyon walls with colorful rock formations. Historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield site. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Middle Fork Powder | 1993 | |
Red Creek | Sweetwater | Sec. 4, T.12 N., R.103 W., from headwaters spring to Wyoming-Utah stateline and private land | 18 | Recreational/Scenic | Scenic | Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1993 | ||
Roaring Fork Creek | Sublette | Source to confluence with Green River | 15 | The landscape elements and attractions in the creek's corridor are highly diverse over the majority of the river segment, owing in large part to the change in elevation rock types from its source to its confluence with the Green River. | Wild | Scenic | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Salt River | Lincoln | Source to Forest Road 10072 | 13 | The river's canyon offers primitive recreation opportunities in a very scenic setting; there is a spectacular view at the headwaters of the river, from which 10,709 foot Mt. Wagner is dominant. The Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail follows the river in its lower three miles. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Salt | 1993 | |
Salt River | Lincoln | Downstream segment to forest boundary | 0 | The river's canyon offers primitive recreation opportunities in a very scenic setting; there is a spectacular view at the headwaters of the river, from which 10,709 foot Mt. Wagner is dominant. The Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail follows the river in its lower three miles. | Recreational | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Salt | 1993 | |
Shoshoni River | Big Horn | Entire segment within Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area | 4 | Important part of protected wetlands ecosystem. Area rich in wildlife, notably waterfowl, eagles, deer, turkey, and pheasant. | Wildlife | Big Horn Lake | 1993 | ||
Snake River | Lincoln, Teton | Point one mile upstream from the Highway 89 Bridge at Alpine Junction to Palisades Reservoir | 1 | Landscape variety is distinctive, and it attracts great numbers of visitors from all over the world. There are several developed campground, picnic sites, and boat launches in the river corridor to serve floaters, fishermen, and travelers. The endangered bald eagle is a year-round resident of this section of the river, using it for nesting, foraging, and winter range. | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Greys-Hobock | 1982/ 1993 | ||
Soda Butte Creek | Park | Entire segment within Yellowstone National Park | 18 | Passes through Icebox Canyon, a narrow and steep-walled cut, and active travertine mound. Historic soldier station, gamekeeper's cabin, and saloon located in floodplain. | Scenic | Geologic, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1993 | MT |
Steel Creek | Johnson | SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 9 to S 1/2 SE 1/4 and S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.46 N., R.83 W. | 2 | Isolated, primitive canyon that few people have ever visited. | Wild | Other | Crazy Woman | 1993 | |
Sweetwater River | Sweetwater | Sec. 19, T.30 N., R.102 W., Bridger Forest border to border private land, Sec. 26, T.28 N., R.100 W. | 25 | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Sweetwater | 1993 | ||
Sweetwater River | Sweetwater | From headwaters to Sec. 19, T.30 N., R.102 W., Bridger Forest border . Then from border private land, Sec. 26, T.28 N., R.100 W. to U.S. HW 287 | 72 | Section 5(a) study found this river not qualified for inclusion in national system based on length (9.5 miles) but otherwise found qualified for 'wild' river designation; outstanding primitive recreation opportunities; excellent wildlife habitat, potential whooping crane habitat, rare spotted bat range; historic transportation corridor, which contains the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails as well as the Pony Express, Overland Telegraph, and Overland Stage routes; Sweetwater Canyon has notable place in history of William H. Ashley's fur trappers; South Pass National Historic Landmark. | Scenic, Recreational, Wild, Historic | Sweetwater | 1982 | ||
Swift Creek | Lincoln | Periodic Spring to upper dam | 5 | Great degree of visual variety, including pools, riffles, and cascades and tributary springs that fall into the creek from steep hillsides. The primary scenic and geologic attraction is Periodic Spring. | Recreational | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Salt | 1993 | |
Swift Creek | Lincoln | Source to Periodic Spring | 6 | Great degree of visual variety, including pools, riffles, and cascades and tributary springs that fall into the creek from steep hillsides. The primary scenic and geologic attraction is Periodic Spring. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Salt | 1993 | |
Thorofare Creek | Teton | Source to Teton Wilderness boundary | 26 | Outstanding scenic features include volcanic cliffs, cascades, narrow gorges, waterfalls, and the broad expanses of riparian vegetation in the valley of the lower river. Highly productive fishery for the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. | Wild | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1993 | |
Tongue River | Sheridan | Dayton to confluence of North and South Forks Tongue River | 13 | Deep, narrow canyons; heavily forested; unusual and unique geologic formations; nationally important trout fishery; critical elk and moose habitat; Connor Battlefield, Sawyer Fight Site; historic ranches, Bozeman Trail sites. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Tongue | 1982 | ||
Tongue River, North Fork | Sheridan | Tongue River confluence to source of North Fork Tongue River | 23 | Deep, narrow canyons; heavily forested; unusual and unique geologic formations; nationally important trout fishery; critical elk and moose habitat; Connor Battlefield, Sawyer Fight Site; historic ranches, Bozeman Trail sites. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Tongue | 1982 | ||
Tongue River, South Fork | Sheridan | Tongue River confluence to source of South Fork Tongue River | 15 | Deep, narrow canyons; heavily forested; unusual and unique geologic formations; nationally important trout fishery; critical elk and moose habitat; Connor Battlefield, Sawyer Fight Site; historic ranches, Bozeman Trail sites. | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Tongue | 1982 | ||
Tosi Creek | Sublette | Source to end of primitive road. | 12 | Contains unique features such as an area of Karst topography, typical of limestone bedrock eroded by water in an alpine basin, where the creek runs underground in places. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Tosi Creek | Sublette | Lower three miles to confluence with the Green River | 8 | Contains unique features such as an area of Karst topography, typical of limestone bedrock eroded by water in an alpine basin, where the creek runs underground in places. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational | Upper Green | 1993 | |
Wiggins Fork | Fremont | Headwaters to confluence with East Fork Wind River | 34 | Excellent scenery, unique braided river; Wiggins Formation contains many agate-filled casts of tree trunks and limbs; critical elk habitat; prehistoric and protohistoric sheep traps. | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Wind | 1982 | ||
Willow Creek | Lincoln, Teton | Headwaters to 16.2 miles upstream from confluence with the Hoback River | 5 | Outstanding opportunity for solitude and primitive recreation, and the area attracts visitors from all over the country, particularly during the big game hunting season. | Wild | Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Greys-Hobock | 1993 | |
Yellowstone River | Teton | Entire segment in Bridger-Teton National Forest | 27 | Habitat for grizzly bears. Opportunities for solitude and remoteness. Outstanding views of high peaks that form Continental Divide. | Wild | Fish, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1982/ 1993 | |
Yellowstone River | Teton | Bridger-Teton National Forest boundary to Yellowstone Lake | 26 | Lower section meanders over gravel bed in wide glacial valley, upper part in V-shaped valley; outstanding primitive recreation opportunities; excellent cutthroat trout populations; good wildlife habitat, including the grizzly bear, a federally listed threatened species. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Yellowstone Headwaters | 1982 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016