Connecticut whitewater - Natchaug River, Tolland/ Windham County Tolland/ Windham county, England Road to Route 198 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     0.9 miles   You may wish to add the following link from Natchaug River page: http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_144.htm Says Bryan McFarland The average Connecticut whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Tolland/ Windham County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Willimantic, there's a road map further down the page with more info     on that. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This section of Natchaug River in Connecticut is 0.9 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Natchaug River. Natchaug River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the England Road to Route 198 section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Mansfield   Hollow State Park when you're here at Natchaug River is a splendid idea. Much rain falls at Natchaug River; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. For the period of the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Natchaug River while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Natchaug River are in the 10's. Natchaug River, England Road to Route 198 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 0.9 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.7896 Longitude: -72.12369 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.77799 Longitude: -72.1316 Paddler input for Natchaug River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Natchaug River, Connecticut Local climate location: EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Regent Inn, Mansfield Center 6 miles away Stay at this Mansfield Center hotel and enjoy convenient amenities in a country setting near two major universities and three Connecticut state parks. The Best Western Regent Inn is conveniently loc... Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs 8 miles away The Nathan Hale & Conference Center is brand new-opening in the fall of 2001, and located in a country setting on the prestigious grounds of the University of Connecticut's main campus. The building i... Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington 12 miles away Easy access to I-84 & I-90. Centrally located between Hartford & Boston.Close to Old Sturbridge Village and University of Connecticut - Storrs Campus....   All Connecticut Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Connecticut. Books about whitewater paddling on Natchaug River, Connecticut List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Natchaug 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 Willimantic, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Willimantic, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Natchaug River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Natchaug River.   Whitewater Near Natchaug River: Quinebaug River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Below Route 6) Quaboag River, Worcester/Hampden County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Warren to Route 67) Salmon River, Tolland County , 24 miles away, Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16)   Ski Areas Near Natchaug River: Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 200 vertical feet Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island , 44 miles away, 245 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 56 miles away, 425 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 57 miles away, 625 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 58 miles away, 465 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 63 miles away, 204 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 66 miles away, 875 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 67 miles away, 1180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Natchaug River: Best Western Regent Inn, Mansfield Center , 6 miles away Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs , 8 miles away Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Norwich, Norwich , 12 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Norwich, Norwich , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Natchaug River: Nickerson Park Camp Grounds, Chaplin, 1 miles away Brialee RV and Tent Park, Ashford, 5 miles away Charlie Brown Campground, Eastford, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Natchaug River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 19 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Natchaug River