Connecticut whitewater - Quinebaug River, Windham County

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

 

CLASS III     0.5 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Connecticut you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful Connecticut scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Quinebaug River is 0.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. You can pitch a tent
    or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Below Route 6 section is the only paddling section along Quinebaug River. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Willimantic, there's a road map further down the
page with more info on that. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warmest time of the year here at Quinebaug River, high temperatures usually get into the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows through the
 
wintertime for Quinebaug River tend to be in the 10's.
Nashawaug is close by and always pleasant to have a look at; there are plenty of people from Willimantic here. All the water falling down from the sky makes Quinebaug River a wet place; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; February on the other hand is 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.

Americas Best Value Inn Brooklyn, Brooklyn
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...

Comfort Inn & Suites Dayville, Dayville
4 miles away
We are located 30 miles away from two of the largest casinos in North America: Foxwoods Resort and Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino. We are also minutes from the antiques capitol of the Northeast: Putnam...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PLAINFIELD, Plainfield
7 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Plainfield, is conveniently located near Foxwoods Resort & Mohegan Sun Casinos and Historic Mystic, CT, in the heart of the Northeast Antiques Capital.Beautiful,...



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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:
Americas Best Value Inn Brooklyn, Brooklyn , 1 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Dayville, Dayville , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PLAINFIELD, Plainfield , 7 miles away
The Inn at Woodstock Hill, Woodstock , 9 miles away
Americinn - Griswold, Ct, Griswold , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Quinebaug River:
Hide-a-way Cove Campground, Danielson, 1 miles away
Stateline Campresort, East Killingly, 6 miles away
Mashamuquet Brook Campground, Windham County, 6 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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