New York whitewater - Cattaraugus Creek, Erie/Cattaraugus County Erie/Cattaraugus county, Zoar Bridge to Gowanda section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     10 miles   We just paddled cattaragus apr-2nd, water was great. We parked at zoar valley bridge and took out at gowanda main bridge. Is there a way to put in any closer than zoar valley bridge? Says Clcardon The put-in is not too far from Olean. The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Zoar Bridge to Gowanda stretch of Cattaraugus Creek in Erie/Cattaraugus County is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this     river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Cattaraugus Creek gets a common amount of precipitation; September is when you get the most rain   here, and the driest month is February. All through the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Cattaraugus Creek. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are regularly in the 30's, and overnight lows at Cattaraugus Creek through the winter ordinarily sink into the 10's. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 10 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.45258 Longitude: -78.81981 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.46128 Longitude: -78.9342 Paddler input for Cattaraugus Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cattaraugus Creek, New York Local climate location: FREDONIA 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn & Suites Buffalo -Springville, Springville 13 miles away Whether traveling for business or pleasure you will find that the Springville, New York Microtel Inn accommodations are right for you. We are located in the center of many unique facets of Western N... Buffalo Hamburg Red Roof, Hamburg 13 miles away Conveniently located near I-90, the Buffalo Hamburg Red Roof Inn is within seconds of great restaurants & shopping! This Inn is just 10 miles from the Erie County Fairgrounds & Ralph Wilson Stadium & ... Quality Inn Hamburg, Hamburg 15 miles away The Quality Inn Hamburg is conveniently located in Western New York. Hotel is 30 minutes from Niagara Falls, and 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo. Hotel is just minutes from the Erie County Fairground...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Cattaraugus Creek, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cattaraugus Creek, 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 Olean, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Olean, New York, the metro area neareast to Cattaraugus Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cattaraugus Creek.   Whitewater Near Cattaraugus Creek: Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch, Cattaragus County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Otto to main branch) Eighteenmile Creek, Erie County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Hamburg to Lake) Cazenovia Creek - W.Branch, Erie County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Glenwood to Lackawanna) Cazenovia Creek - West Branch, Erie County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Aurora to West Seneca)   Ski Areas Near Cattaraugus Creek: Holimont, New York , 16 miles away, 700 vertical feet Kissing Bridge, New York , 17 miles away, 600 vertical feet Holiday Valley, New York , 18 miles away, 750 vertical feet Cockaigne, New York , 22 miles away, 430 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 63 miles away, 400 vertical feet Swain, New York , 71 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cattaraugus Creek: Microtel Inn & Suites Buffalo -Springville, Springville , 13 miles away Buffalo Hamburg Red Roof, Hamburg , 13 miles away Quality Inn Hamburg, Hamburg , 15 miles away Super 8 Hamburg, Hamburg , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HAMBURG, Hamburg , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cattaraugus Creek: Pine Acres Camp Ground, Gowanda, 1 miles away Wood Ridge Camping Area, Little Valley, 11 miles away Rainbow Lake Resort-business Ofc, East Otto, 15 miles away