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 Below Falls to Route 287 section of Rockaway River in New Jersey is 0.7 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Morris County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit
of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside
New Jersey you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.
Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer here at Rockaway River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Rockaway River descend into the 10's. Rockaway River is a relatively
wet place ordinarily with a great deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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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)