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   The nature scenery of Connecticut and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Torrington, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. This section of Bantam River in Connecticut is 5.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section.     There are no other stretches to paddle along Bantam River than the Stoddard Road to Shepaug River stretch. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Bantam River through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Through the winter highs are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Bantam River are in the 10's. Bantam River is a wet spot that gets much precipitation; most of the rain falls during August, and the driest   month of the year is February. Mt. Tom State Park is a good place to stretch your legs a bit, and during your stay here do stop by nearby Morris Town Beach. Spend the day on the beach at Litchfield Town Beach since you're here at Bantam River. 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. Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield 9 miles away We would like to introduce you to the Tollgate Hill Inn. Situated in the heart of Litchfield County, our Inn offers relaxation and comfort surrounded by 10 wooded acres. We have 20 non-smoking gues... Heritage Hotel, Southbury 11 miles away A rich New England tradition of hospitality enhances every element of this complete conference and resort facility, setting the standard for excellence in the meetings industry for over 25 years. Magn... Homestead Inn, New Milford 12 miles away The Homestead Inn was originally built by John Prime Treadwell in 1853, as his private residence which housed three generations of Treadwells until 1915. It was then owned by George T. Sperry until 1...   All Connecticut Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Connecticut. Books about whitewater paddling on Bantam River, Connecticut List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bantam River, Connecticut. 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 Catamount, New York , 28 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 465 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: Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield , 9 miles away Heritage Hotel, Southbury , 11 miles away Homestead Inn, New Milford , 12 miles away Heritage Inn, New Milford , 12 miles away Torrington Super 8 Motel, 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