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 put-in is not too far from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful New York scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Getting
    some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Adirondack Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If
you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Boquet to Willsboro section is just one of them. This stretch of Boquet River in Essex County is 22.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly precipitation here at Boquet River is about average; the month of
 
August is the wettest with most of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
For the duration of the summer here at Boquet River, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Boquet River.

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

Econo Lodge & Suites, Shelburne
12 miles away
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is an excellent place for families and corporate guests. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless internet, outdoor seasonal pool and free local calls...



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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
Super 8 Burlington, Shelburne , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boquet River:
Barber Homestead Park, Westport, 8 miles away
Camp Normandie, Westport, 8 miles away
Old Lantern Campground, Charlotte, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Boquet River:
Westport Country Club, Westport , 7 miles away

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