New Jersey whitewater - Lamington River, Morris County
Morris
county,
Chester to Pottersville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III(IV) 5.8 miles
The Chester to Pottersville section of Lamington River in Morris County is 5.8 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Morris County and the water flowing gracefully down Lamington River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the
night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Lamington River are pretty good. The starting location is a short drive from Trenton-Ewing, as you can see on the road map further down. You might be into whitewater rafting or
kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Lamington River. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's with temperatures at Lamington River dipping down into
the 10's during winter nights. Lamington River is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is ordinarily the driest month. Potters Falls is a splendid local attraction.
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These outdoors activities are available near Lamington River.
Lamington River, Somerset Hunterdon
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Rt 512 at Pottersville to confluence with North Branch of Raritan)
Raritan River - North Branch, Morris / Somerset
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.6 miles long (West of Mendham to North of Far Hills)
Rockaway Creek, Hunterdon
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Mountainville to McCrea Mills)
India Brook, Morris
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (Upstream to Mountainside Road)
Raritan River - South Branch, Hunterdon Somerset
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of Raritan)
Raritan River - South Branch, Hunterdon
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Hoffman's Bridge to Readingsburg)
Paulins Kill River, Sussex Warren
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Stillwater to Delaware River)
Pequest River, Warren
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)
Rockaway River, Morris
County
, 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.7 miles long (Below Falls to Route 287)
Wickecheoke Creek, Hunterdon
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge)