New York whitewater, Beaver River Lewis county, Moshier Section section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Beaver River in Lewis County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. The nature scenery of Lewis County and     the water flowing gracefully down Beaver River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Moshier Section section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you're coming from Ogdensburg-Massena it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly   about the general area: Go for a hike on the Salmon Lake Trail; you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at McCauley Mountain if you're here. Summertime highs at Beaver River ordinarily tend to be in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Beaver River temperatures fall to the 0's. Beaver River gets a large amount of water. Through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February. Beaver River, Moshier Section road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Beaver River.   Whitewater Near Beaver River: Beaver River, Lewis County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section) Beaver River, Lewis County, 5 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section) Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Herkimer/ Lewis County, 7 miles away       Class II-V+ - 22 miles long (Long Pond Road to Bryants Bridge) Otter Creek, Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class III-V - 10.4 miles long (Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls) Moose River - Middle Branch, Herkimer County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Singing Waters Campground to McKeever) Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Challengers, Herkimer County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County, 12 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Adirondack River Outfitters, Herkimer County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Beaver River, Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section)   Ski Areas Near Beaver River: McCauley Mountain, New York , 14 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Snow Ridge, New York , 24 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Woods Valley, New York , 34 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs Dry Hill, New York , 55 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Mount Pisgah, New York , 73 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Titus Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 25 runs Gore Mountain, New York , 78 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs Toggenburg, New York , 78 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 86 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs   Marinas Near Beaver River: Big Moose Marina, Eagle Bay , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Beaver River: Adirondack Lodge Old Forge, Old Forge , 13 miles away Pleasant Night Inn, Carthage , 35 miles away Best Western University Inn, Canton , 36 miles away Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 36 miles away Hampton Inn Utica, Utica , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Beaver River: Basket Factory Road, Thendara, 2 miles away Smith Road, Thendara, 3 miles away McCarty Road, Thendara, 4 miles away   Trails Near Beaver River: Salmon Lake Trail, Herkimer , 14 miles away Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence , 16 miles away Norridge Trail, Herkimer , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Beaver River: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 41 miles away Whetstone Gulf State Park, New York , 26 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 27 miles away Higley Flow State Park, New York , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Beaver River: Thendara Golf Club, Thendara , 13 miles away Brantingham Golf Club, Brantingham , 15 miles away Sayles John M Memorial Golf Course, Star Lake , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Beaver River Little Safford Lake, Herkimer , 12 miles away Brantingham Lake, Lewis , 14 miles away Lake Rondaxe, Herkimer , 16 miles away