New York whitewater - Bush Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Greene/ Delaware County Greene/ Delaware county, Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5 miles   The Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook stretch of Bush Kill River in Greene/ Delaware County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Greene/ Delaware County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The river winds through the Catskill Mountains     and you get great scenery. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Bush Kill River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook section is the only one. The campgrounds here at Bush Kill River are pretty good. 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. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Yeah, come up here to the Catskill Mountains for a magnificent time. Summertime highs at Bush Kill River mostly tend to be in the 70's, and through   the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows throughout the winter for Bush Kill River tend to be in the 0's. Nearby Castle Hollow is a brilliant site to go if you're at Bush Kill River, and what would winter be without some skiing at Belleayre. The amount of rainfall that falls at Bush Kill River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while February is usually the driest month. Bush Kill River, Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.15679 Longitude: -74.5217 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.14649 Longitude: -74.6133 Paddler input for Bush Kill River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bush Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York Local climate location: DELHI 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Inn Liberty NY, Liberty 22 miles away Welcome to the Howard Johnson's of Liberty, New York! Walking distance to Numerous Restaurants. Numerous Nature Activities. Ample Shopping Outlets and Antique shops. Close to Swan Lake. Golf Courses ... Days Inn Liberty, Liberty 22 miles away *Easy on/off Access Route 17 and Route 52 *Monticello Raceway and Casino, 10 miles *Bethel Woods, home of the Woodstock Festival *Grossingers Golf Course, 1/4 mile *Monster Golf Courses, 10 miles *Jun... Winwood Inn, Windham 24 miles away Step off the slopes and its a short ride to relaxation. Our hotel shuttle will quickly deliver everyone and his or her gear to the warm and cozy Winwood Inn. Its close and very affordable. Our rooms a...   Catskill Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Bush Kill River, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bush Kill River, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Kingston, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Bush Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bush Kill River.   Whitewater Near Bush Kill River: Dry Brook, Ulster/ Delaware County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Haynes Hollow Creek to East Branch D) Batavia Kill River, Delaware County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Roxbury Run bridge to Route 30 bridge) Delaware River - East Branch, Delaware County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Halcottsville to Margaretville) Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland) Mill Brook, Ulster/ Delaware County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.4 miles long (Belle Ayr to Grant Mills) Platte Kill River, Delaware County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (DAvenue Taylor's Farm) Mill Brook, Delaware County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.7 miles long (Kittle Road bridge to Arena) Neversink River - West Branch, Sullivan/ Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Frost Valley to Claryville) Neversink River - West Branch, Sullivan/ Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Frost Valley to Claryville) Neversink River - East Branch, Sullivan/ Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Strauss YMCA Camp to Claryville)   Ski Areas Near Bush Kill River: Belleayre, New York , 5 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 9 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 23 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Hunter Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 49 miles away, 1040 vertical feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 50 miles away, 620 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 52 miles away, 400 vertical feet Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 415 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bush Kill River: Howard Johnson Inn Liberty NY, Liberty , 22 miles away Days Inn Liberty, Liberty , 22 miles away Winwood Inn, Windham , 24 miles away Hotel Vienna, Windham , 25 miles away Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bush Kill River: Stratton Falls Campground, Roxbury, 9 miles away Willowemoc Campgrounds, Livingston Manor, 13 miles away Nickerson Park Campground, Gilboa, 15 miles away   Trails Near Bush Kill River: Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Bush Kill River: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 47 miles away Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Bush Kill River: Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club, Margaretville , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Bush Kill River