New York whitewater, Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch Cattaragus county, Otto to main branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Olean. This stretch of Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch in Cattaragus County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother     nature will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The wonderful New York scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for people from Cattaraugus; there's no such thing   as a bad day of skiing at nearby Holimont. A good place in the neighborhood of Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch is Skinner Hollow, and you unquestionably must pop by Allegany State Park while you're here. At this river you will never have a bad time. All through the warm days of summer at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch highs are usually in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch. The annual precipitation here at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch is about average.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch, Cattaragus County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Otto to main branch) Cattaraugus Creek, Erie/Cattaraugus County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Zoar Bridge to Gowanda) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting, Cattaraugus County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eighteenmile Creek, Erie County, 14 miles away       Class II-V - 6 miles long (Hamburg to Lake) Cazenovia Creek - W.Branch, Erie County, 18 miles away       Class II-V - 15 miles long (Glenwood to Lackawanna) Cazenovia Creek - West Branch, Erie County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Aurora to West Seneca)   Ski Areas Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Holimont, New York , 14 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 50 runs Holiday Valley, New York , 15 miles away, 750 foot drop, 12 lifts, 52 runs Kissing Bridge, New York , 18 miles away, 600 foot drop, 9 lifts, 37 runs Cockaigne, New York , 22 miles away, 430 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Peek N Peak, New York , 63 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs Swain, New York , 70 miles away, 650 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs   Marinas Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Point Breeze Camp Campground and Marina, Angola , 20 miles away Sturgeon Point Marina, Derby , 20 miles away   Beaches Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Evans Beach, Erie , 19 miles away Buffalo Municipal Bathing Beach, Erie , 19 miles away Point Breeze Beach, Erie , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Springville, Springville , 13 miles away The Inn At Holiday Valley, Ellicottville , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SALAMANCA, Salamanca , 15 miles away Wingate By Wyndham Ellicottville, Ellicottville , 15 miles away Seneca Allegany Resort And Casino, Salamanca , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Pine Acres Campground, Gowanda, 5 miles away Wood Ridge Camping Area, Little Valley, 8 miles away Elkdale RV Resort, Salamanca, 12 miles away   Trails Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Trail Number 4, Cattaraugus , 19 miles away Trail Number 5, Cattaraugus , 19 miles away Trail Number 4 A, Cattaraugus , 20 miles away Trail Number 10, Cattaraugus , 20 miles away Trail Number 9, Cattaraugus , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Allegany State Park, New York , 14 miles away Evangola State Park, New York , 20 miles away Woodlawn Beach State Park, New York , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch: Elkdale Country Club, Salamanca , 12 miles away Eden Valley Golf Course, Eden , 13 miles away Cardinal Hills Golf Course, Randolph , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch Linlyco Lake, Cattaraugus , 7 miles away