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

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Current weather conditions at Bantam River, Connecticut
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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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4 miles away
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9 miles away
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Heritage Hotel, Southbury
11 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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

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