New York whitewater - Boquet River, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County

Essex county, Northway to Boquet section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     16.6 miles
  If you're coming from Plattsburgh it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Northway to Boquet section of Boquet River in New York is 16.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this
    river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't
forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Boquet River are pretty good. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. The Northway to Boquet stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view Boquet River is a quite normal site; most of the rain falls
 
through August, and the driest month of the year is January. At Boquet River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; overnight lows in the 0's for Boquet River.

Boquet River, Northway to Boquet road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 16.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.24829
Longitude: -73.50181

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.30319
Longitude: -73.40461

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Current weather conditions at Boquet River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: DANNEMORA 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes
7 miles away
Warm...intimate...comfortable, the 700 Acres of Basin Harbor Club encompass a complete vacation experience. For 120 year and through 4 generations the Beach family has provided sanctuary from a hectic...

T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne
17 miles away
Located right in the heart of Shelburne's most popular attractions. Just minutes to the famous Historical Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Only minutes to downtown Bu...

Econo Lodge & Suites, Shelburne
18 miles away
Excellent for families, corporate and long-term stay. Plentiful outdoor space available. Shelburne Farms and Museum, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, and Ben and Jerry's nearby. View of Lake Champlain. Sum...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boquet River.
 Whitewater Near Boquet River:
Boquet River - North Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River)
Boquet River, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 22.7 miles long (Boquet to Willsboro)
Boquet River, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 17.6 miles long (Beaver Meadow Brook to Northway)
Mill Creek, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Moriah Center to Port Henry)
Ausable River, Clinton/ Essex County , 13 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Keeseville to US Route 9)
The Branch, Essex County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R)
Putnam Creek, Essex County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville)
Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County , 18 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain)
Salmon River, Clinton County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Military Turnpike below Schuyler Falls to Lake Champlain)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 21 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks)
 Ski Areas Near Boquet River:
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 33 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 37 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 39 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 42 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 47 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 47 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 48 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 49 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boquet River:
Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes , 7 miles away
T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne , 17 miles away
Econo Lodge & Suites, Shelburne , 18 miles away
Burlington-Days Inn Shelburne, Shelburne , 18 miles away
Shelburne/Burlington Travelodge, Shelburne , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boquet River:
Barber Homestead Park, Westport, 4 miles away
Magic Pines Family Camp Grounds, Lewis, 8 miles away
Ausable River Campsite, Keeseville, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Boquet River:
Westport Country Club, Westport , 2 miles away
Basin Harbor Club Golf Course, Vergennes , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Boquet River

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