Massachusetts whitewater - Deerfield River, Franklin County Franklin county, Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7 miles   There is a portage around the #2 dam which is about a mile or so below the Wilcox Hollow put in. The portage includes an 800 foot long carry and a scramble down a steep, rocky slope. Says Brewbeer If you're coming from Springfield it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding.     The Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge stretch of Deerfield River is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Some splendid nature is available in South River State Forest, and during your stay here do visit nearby   Greenfield Beach. The high level of precipitation makes Deerfield River a rather wet location; November is the month that gets the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Deerfield River. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are mostly in the 20's; nighttime lows at Deerfield River during the wintertime usually sink into the 0's. Deerfield River, Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.59199 Longitude: -72.72873 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.52717 Longitude: -72.63218 Paddler input for Deerfield River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deerfield River, Massachusetts Local climate location: READSBORO 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield 4 miles away The Days Inn Greenfield is conveniently located off of I-91. The site is within walking distance to many major retail and national dining options and minutes from Greenfield Business Park. We are i... Hampton Inn Suites Greenfield, Greenfield 4 miles away The Hampton Inn - Suites Greenfield MA hotel is located in the heart of Franklin County Massachusetts and offers an experience like no other. Enjoy our complimentary wireless high-speed internet acces... Quality Inn Greenfield, Greenfield 5 miles away The Quality Inn Greenfield is conveniently located off of Interstate 91 and is close to Yankee Candle, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Deerfield Academy and Stoneleigh Burnham School. The hotel offers...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Deerfield River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Deerfield River, Massachusetts. Find a whitewater outfitter in Massachusetts Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Springfield, Massachusetts Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Springfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Deerfield River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Deerfield River.   Whitewater Near Deerfield River: Millers River - Lower, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) North River, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain) Green River, Windham / Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden) Green River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Swift River, Benzie County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Chickley River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River)   Ski Areas Near Deerfield River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 16 miles away, 204 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 465 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 32 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 400 vertical feet Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 38 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Beaches Near Deerfield River: Greenfield Beach, Franklin County , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Deerfield River: Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 4 miles away Quality Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 5 miles away Red Roof Inn South Deerfield, South Deerfield , 6 miles away Scottish Inns Hatfield, Hatfield , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deerfield River: Springbrook Family Camping Area, Shelburne Falls, 5 miles away Barton Cove, Greenfield, 6 miles away White Birch Campgrounds, Whately, 7 miles away   Trails Near Deerfield River: Sunset Trail, Windham County , 15 miles away Sunrise Trail, Windham County , 16 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden County , 17 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham County , 17 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Deerfield River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 65 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deerfield River: Meadows Golf Course, Greenfield , 6 miles away Country Club of Greenfield, Greenfield , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Deerfield River