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.
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