Connecticut whitewater - Quinebaug River, Windham County

Windham county, Below Route 6 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     0.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Below Route 6 stretch of Quinebaug River in Connecticut is 0.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend
    hours on the river in one stretch. The scenic beauty of Windham County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Willimantic, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further
down the page. The Below Route 6 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Quinebaug River. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Quinebaug River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 30's with temperatures at Quinebaug River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.
A journey to Nashawaug right next door to Quinebaug
 
River is always a great idea; you'll almost certainly meet some people from Willimantic here. The high level of rain makes Quinebaug River a rather wet place; during November this area sees the most rain; February is when it's the driest.

Quinebaug River, Below Route 6 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 0.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.80149
Longitude: -71.88711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.7895
Longitude: -71.88991

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Current weather conditions at Quinebaug River, Connecticut
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Local climate location: EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Value Inn - Brooklyn/Danielson, Danielson
The Americas Best Value Inn Brooklyn is located in the Northeast 'quiet corner' of Connecticut in Windham County. We are an American Family Inn. This is a beautifully remodeled single-story property w...

Budget Inn - Dayville, Dayville
2 miles away
The Budget Inn of Dayville is a family owned and operated business that offers guests a secluded retreat in a natural setting. Built in 1980, the motelâ??s twenty-three private rooms have all the bas...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Killingly (Dayville), Ct, Dayville
4 miles away
The award winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Killingly, CT is located just minutes away from two of the largest casinos in North America- Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun. We are also in the heart of th...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Quinebaug River.
 Whitewater Near Quinebaug River:
Natchaug River, Tolland/ Windham County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 0.9 miles long (England Road to Route 198)
Clear and Branch, Providence County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Harrisville to Nasonville)
 Ski Areas Near Quinebaug River:
Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island , 29 miles away, 245 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 57 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 63 miles away, 875 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 70 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 71 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut , 72 miles away, 425 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 72 miles away, 204 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Quinebaug River:
Best Value Inn - Brooklyn/Danielson, Danielson , 1 miles away
Budget Inn - Dayville, Dayville , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Killingly (Dayville), Ct, Dayville , 4 miles away
King's Inn, Putnam , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Plainfield, Ct, Plainfield , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Quinebaug River:
Hide-a-way Cove Campground, Danielson, 1 miles away
Mashamuquet Brook Campground, Windham County, 6 miles away
Silver Ridge Campground, Windham County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Quinebaug River:
Border Trail, Providence County , 10 miles away
Walkabout Trail, Providence County , 11 miles away
Munyan Trail, Providence County , 11 miles away
Ross Trail, Providence County , 13 miles away
Narragansett Trail, New London County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Quinebaug River:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 6 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 29 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Quinebaug River:
Brooklyn Golf Course, Brooklyn , 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Quinebaug River

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