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.
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These outdoors activities are available 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)