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

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

 

CLASS II-V     22.7 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Boquet River have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make
    you glad you came. The wild scenery of the Adirondack Mountains is great. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Boquet to Willsboro section of Boquet River in Essex County is 22.7 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the long summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at Boquet River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are mostly
 
in the 20's, and overnight lows at Boquet River throughout the wintertime regularly drop into the 0's.
The annual rain here at Boquet River is about average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 22.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.30319
Longitude: -73.40461

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3553
Longitude: -73.3564

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Current weather conditions at Boquet River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: PERU 2 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
11 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
12 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 , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River)
Boquet River, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Northway to Boquet)
Ausable River, Clinton/ Essex County , 12 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Keeseville to US Route 9)
Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County , 13 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain)
Boquet River, Essex County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 17.6 miles long (Beaver Meadow Brook to Northway)
Mill Creek, Essex County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Moriah Center to Port Henry)
Salmon River, Clinton County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Military Turnpike below Schuyler Falls to Lake Champlain)
The Branch, Essex County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R)
Putnam Creek, Essex County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville)
Saranac River, Clinton County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Foot of Kent Falls to Lake Champlain)
 Ski Areas Near Boquet River:
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 35 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 37 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 42 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 43 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 50 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 52 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boquet River:
Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes , 7 miles away
T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne , 11 miles away
Econo Lodge & Suites, Shelburne , 12 miles away
Burlington-Days Inn Shelburne, Shelburne , 12 miles away
Shelburne/Burlington Travelodge, Shelburne , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boquet River:
Barber Homestead Park, Westport, 8 miles away
Old Lantern Campground, Charlotte, 9 miles away
Hillcrest Campground and Cottage, Vergennes, 10 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Boquet River:
Westport Country Club, Westport , 7 miles away

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