Put In

Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Rock Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. Rock Creek is a significant stream classified as a large river with a total length of 56.17 miles and a drainage area of 1253 square miles. The stream has a total elevation drop of 436 feet over its course, resulting in an average gradient of 7.8 feet per mile, which indicates moderate to strong current conditions typical of whitewater paddling sections.

The access point is located at coordinates 41.50470, -106.22460 in Carbon County. With an average flow of 49.85 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 2.12 feet per second, Rock Creek presents whitewater conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The stream order of 7 indicates this is a well-developed river system with established flow patterns. Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for current conditions and terrain typical of mountain creek systems in Wyoming.

This is a put-in location, meaning it serves as a starting point for downstream paddling trips. Boaters should check current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as whitewater creek conditions can vary significantly with season and recent precipitation. The site's elevation ranges from 650 to 782.9 meters, indicating alpine to mid-elevation terrain characteristics.