Laramie River
Starting in Colorado's Front Range, the Laramie runs north into Wyoming past Woods Landing and the city of Laramie, crosses the Laramie Plains, passes Wheatland Reservoir, and cuts through the Laramie Mountains to the North Platte.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Laramie River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 280 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Chambers Lake, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado |
| Mouth | North Platte River opposite Fort Laramie, Wyoming |
| State | Wyoming |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Laramie River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Wyoming: Wyoming Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Laramie River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Laramie River (Wikipedia) ↗