New York whitewater - Beaver Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County

Ulster county, Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The scenic beauty of Ulster County and the water flowing gracefully down Beaver Kill River have people coming here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you
    come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling stretch along Beaver Kill River. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kingston, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit of exercise and spending
some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Beaver Kill River is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Catskill Mountains and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer here at Beaver Kill River, high temperatures typically get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's,
 
and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Beaver Kill River.
The amount of precipitation that falls at Beaver Kill River is close to the national average; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Beaver Kill River, Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.08777
Longitude: -73.97778

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.15166
Longitude: -73.95723

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Current weather conditions at Beaver Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties
2 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, and the host hotel for the area's Horses In The Sun (HITS) event, the Comfort Inn of Saugerties NY features free wireless high speed internet service,...

Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties
2 miles away
Welcome to the Howard Johnson in Saugerties, New York Easily accessible from I-87 NY Thruway Exit 20. Heated Indoor Pool/2 AAA Diamond Rating/Safes in all rooms. Free WIFI Internet Access in all rooms...

Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston
8 miles away

Please call this property directly for driving directions

Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains, the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston should be your first s...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Beaver Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Beaver Kill River.
 Whitewater Near Beaver Kill River:
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties)
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek)
Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1)
 Ski Areas Near Beaver Kill River:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 17 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 22 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 37 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 45 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 47 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 48 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 48 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Beaver Kill River:
Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 2 miles away
Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 2 miles away
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston , 8 miles away
Superlodge, Kingston , 10 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Beaver Kill River:
Blue Mountain Campground, Saugerties, 3 miles away
Rip Van winkle Campgrounds, Saugerties, 3 miles away
Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Beaver Kill River:
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Beaver Kill River:
Rip Van Winkle Country Club, Palenville , 4 miles away

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