Connecticut whitewater - Bantam River, Litchfield County Litchfield county, Stoddard Road to Shepaug River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Litchfield County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Torrington it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Bantam River is 5.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American     Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are no other sections to paddle along Bantam River than the Stoddard Road to Shepaug River section. Briefly about the general area: During your stay at Bantam River do stop at nearby Litchfield Town Beach, and Mt. Tom State Park is a glorious location to stretch your legs a bit. Bantam River is a quite wet place usually   with a great deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is August while February is usually the driest month. High temperatures at Bantam River throughout the summertime months are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter the highs are typically in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Bantam River. A day at Morris Town Beach in close proximity to Bantam River is time well spent. Bantam River, Stoddard Road to Shepaug River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 5.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.71194 Longitude: -73.23751 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.68333 Longitude: -73.30167 Paddler input for Bantam River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bantam River, Connecticut Local climate location: FALLS VILLAGE 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Connecticut Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Torrington, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Torrington, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Bantam River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bantam River.   Whitewater Near Bantam River: Shepaug River, Litchfield County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Route 341 to Route 67) East Aspetuck River, Litchfield County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Housatonic River) Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 22.5 miles long (Falls Village Hydro to Kent) Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (below Falls Village Hydro Plant) Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Bulls Bridge Dam to Gaylordsville) Tenmile, Litchfield County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 4.2 miles long (South Dover NY to Gaylordsville Ct) Ten Mile River, Dutchess County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wassaic to NY line) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge) Still River, Litchfield County , 21 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook) Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area)   Ski Areas Near Bantam River: Woodbury, Connecticut , 6 miles away, 300 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 8 miles away, 640 vertical feet Thunder Ridge, New York , 24 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 625 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 25 miles away, 425 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 465 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Beaches Near Bantam River: Morris Town Beach, Litchfield County , 3 miles away Litchfield Town Beach, Litchfield County , 4 miles away   Hotels Near Bantam River: The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington , 4 miles away Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield , 9 miles away Heritage Hotel, Southbury , 11 miles away Homestead Inn, New Milford , 12 miles away Yankee Pedlar Inn, Torrington , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bantam River: Looking Glass Hill Campgrounds, Bantam, 1 miles away Cozy Hills Campground, Litchfield County, 1 miles away Hemlock Hill Camp Resort and Co-operative, Litchfield, 5 miles away   Trails Near Bantam River: Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Litchfield County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Bantam River: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 54 miles away   Golf Courses Near Bantam River: Stonybrook Golf Course, Litchfield , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Bantam River