New York whitewater - Deer River, Lewis County

Lewis county, New Boston to High Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     12.4 miles
  This stretch of Deer River in Lewis County is 12.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Watertown-Fort Drum, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The New Boston to High Falls Dam section is the only paddling section along Deer River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget
    that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful New York scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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. There's camping available near Deer River. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer at Deer River temperatures are typically in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 20's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Deer River temperatures dip to the 0's.
An average amount of rain falls at Deer River; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.
 

Deer River, New Boston to High Falls Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12.4 miles
Average Gradient: 31 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.80504
Longitude: -75.74743

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.89704
Longitude: -75.66495

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Current weather conditions at Deer River, New York
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Local climate location: WATERTOWN 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Microtel Inn Calcium Watertown Leray, Calcium
13 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Calcium, NY. Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Sui...

Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills
14 miles away
We know what you need. Extended-stay travelers play by different rules and need a hotel that understands their unique needs. Candlewood Suites - Evans Mills/Leray/Watertown is designed from the ground...

Best Western Carriage House Inn, Watertown
15 miles away
This Watertown, 'Award Winning' New York hotel offers comfortable accommodations for travelers exploring the 1,000 Islands, the Black River or other Upstate New York attractions. At the Best Western ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Watertown-Fort Drum, New York, the metro area neareast to Deer River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deer River.
 Whitewater Near Deer River:
Negro Brook, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Boshart Road to East Road)
Mill Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (West Lowville to Lowville)
Black River, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class II - 1 miles long (Route 3 Wave)
Black Creek, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Sterlingville to Philadelphia)
Mad River, Oswego County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Road from Castor Hill to North Branch)
Black River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Watertown to Brownville)
Indian River, Lewis/ Jefferson County , 19 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Natural Bridge to Antwerp)
Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County , 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Salmon River Dam to Bennett Bridge)
South Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Route 95 to Route 11)
North Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 25 miles away, Class II - 17 miles long (Rodman to Route 3)
 Ski Areas Near Deer River:
Dry Hill, New York , 15 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 22 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 52 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 54 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 62 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 73 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 104 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 107 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deer River:
Microtel Inn Calcium Watertown Leray, Calcium , 13 miles away
Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills , 14 miles away
Best Western Carriage House Inn, Watertown , 15 miles away
Watertown Travelodge, Watertown , 16 miles away
Econo Lodge Watertown, Watertown , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deer River:
Twin Ponds Campground, Copenhagen, 2 miles away
Tuggers Grill Bar and Campgrounds, Copenhagen, 3 miles away
Adirondack 1000 Islands Campground, Natural Bridge, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Deer River:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 36 miles away

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