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
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Bush Kill River will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Bush Kill River are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or
    both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Bush Kill River. The beautiful Catskill Mountains scenery is an added bonus. 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. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual precipitation here at Bush Kill River is about average; most of the rain falls during May while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Just can't get enough of the Catskill Mountains.
Castle Hollow is a magnificent site to
 
take a look at close by, and Belleayre is a good local ski area. At Bush Kill River during the summertime months highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Bush Kill River.

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

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Current weather conditions at Bush Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York
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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 Of 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Sterling Forest, New York , 52 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bush Kill River:
Howard Johnson Inn Liberty NY, Liberty , 22 miles away
Days Inn Of 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

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