New York whitewater - Bowman Creek, Chenango County
Chenango
county,
County Road 3 Bridge to Buckley Hollow Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III+ 2.2 miles
This section of Bowman Creek in Chenango County is 2.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. The starting location is a short drive from Binghamton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The natural beauty of Chenango County and the water flowing gracefully down Bowman Creek make the trip
here worthwhile. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The County Road 3 Bridge to Buckley Hollow Bridge section is the only paddling section along Bowman Creek. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep
you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Summer at Bowman Creek comes with high temperatures in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Bowman Creek are in the 10's. Bowman Creek is a wet spot that gets
a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is commonly June, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
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