New Jersey whitewater - Rockaway River, Morris County Morris county, Below Falls to Route 287 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     0.7 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Jersey are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful New Jersey scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers     for that. This stretch of Rockaway River in Morris County is 0.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Below Falls to Route 287 section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: At Rockaway River during the months of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Rockaway River temperatures sink to the 10's. Much rain falls at Rockaway River; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here; the driest month is February.   Rockaway River, Below Falls to Route 287 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 0.7 miles Average Gradient: 140 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.90729 Longitude: -74.41841 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.9024 Longitude: -74.4096 Paddler input for Rockaway River, New Jersey: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rockaway River, New Jersey Local climate location: NEWTON ST PAULS ABBEY 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Embassy Suites Hotel Parsippany, Parsippany 2 miles away Beautiful full service all-suite hotel situated in a tropical 5 story atrium. This property is centrally located in NJ with easy acces to NYC. Hotel is accessible from Routes 287, Rt.80, Rt.46, Rt.... Parsippany - Days Inn, Parsippany 2 miles away Welcome to the Days Inn Parsippany where comfort is important. 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Outdoors Recreation Near New York-Newark-Edison, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of New York-Newark-Edison, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Rockaway River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rockaway River.   Whitewater Near Rockaway River: Pequannock River, Passaic Morris County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 16 miles long (Route 51 to Alt Route 511) India Brook, Morris County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (Upstream to Mountainside Road) Raritan River - North Branch, Morris / Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8.6 miles long (West of Mendham to North of Far Hills) Paulins Kill River, Sussex Warren County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Stillwater to Delaware River) Ramapo River, Orange/ Rockland County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 210 to Ramapo) Lamington River, Morris County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.8 miles long (Chester to Pottersville) Lamington River, Somerset Hunterdon County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Rt 512 at Pottersville to confluence with North Branch of Raritan) Clove Brook, Sussex County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Colesville to Route 651) Rockaway Creek, Hunterdon County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Mountainville to McCrea Mills)   Ski Areas Near Rockaway River: Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 15 miles away, 620 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 16 miles away, 1040 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 20 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 22 miles away, 400 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 415 vertical feet Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 650 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rockaway River: Embassy Suites Hotel Parsippany, Parsippany , 2 miles away Parsippany - Days Inn, Parsippany , 2 miles away Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Parsippany, Parsippany , 2 miles away Sierra Suites Parsippany, Parsippany , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rockaway River: Brookwood Swim and Tennis Club, Parsippany, 2 miles away Sun Air Lakeside Camp, Oak Ridge, 8 miles away Motor Sports Marina and Campground, Hewitt, 14 miles away   Trails Near Rockaway River: Cannonball Trail, Bergen County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Rockaway River: Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn - NY , 28 miles away Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rockaway River: Rockaway River Country Club, Denville , 3 miles away Mount Tabor Golf Course Facility, Mount Tabor , 5 miles away Mount Tabor Country Club, Parsippany , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Rockaway River