New York whitewater - Catskill Creek, Catskill Mountains, Albany/Greene County

Albany/Greene county, Cooksburg to Woodstock Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     17 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Kingston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Cooksburg to Woodstock Dam stretch of Catskill Creek is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You can pitch a tent or park
    your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the Catskill Mountains is great. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beautiful scenery of New York and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater
rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Catskill Creek. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. The cold
 
days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Catskill Creek temperatures dip to the 0's.
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Catskill Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Catskill Creek, Cooksburg to Woodstock Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 17 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.42277
Longitude: -74.20445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.34388
Longitude: -74.0514

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Current weather conditions at Catskill Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hotel Vienna, Windham
8 miles away
Windham is set high in the Catskill Mountains. In winter there is Windham Mountain and other winter sports. Year-round it offers excellent recreational opportunities. In summer, the air is delightfull...

Winwood Inn, Windham
9 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...

Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties
18 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, and the host hotel for the area's Horses In The Sun (HITS) event, the Comfort Inn of Saugerties NY features free wireless high speed internet service,...



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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 Catskill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Catskill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Catskill Creek:
Ten Mile Creek, Albany/ Greene County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Route 351 Bridge Medusa to Deans)
Basic Creek, Albany/ Greene County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.3 miles long (Swartout Road Bridge to Freehold)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Woodstock Dam to South Cairo)
East Kill River, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds)
Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties)
Potic Creek River, Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road)
Fox Creek, Albany/ Schoharie County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 9.7 miles long (West Bern to Vrooman Corners)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Catskill Creek:
Windham Mountain, New York , 10 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 29 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 37 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 51 miles away, 400 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 57 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Catskill Creek:
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 8 miles away
Winwood Inn, Windham , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 18 miles away
Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie, Ny, Schoharie , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Catskill Creek:
Doherty's Mountain Campground, Acra, 4 miles away
Torchlight Campsites, Cairo, 7 miles away
White Birches, Windham, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Catskill Creek:
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 12 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 17 miles away
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Catskill Creek

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