New York whitewater - Deer River, Franklin County

Franklin county, Red Tavern Road to Deer River Stat section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     14 miles
  This section of Deer River in Franklin County is 14 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V+ section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Malone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
    There's camping available near Deer River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can enjoy
this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Franklin State Forest is a forest close to Deer River that you can go to, and Deer River is not far at all from Malone. Deer River gets a normal amount of precipitation; throughout the month of August you get the
 
most rain around here; February is when it's the driest.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Deer River. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Deer River.

Deer River, Red Tavern Road to Deer River Stat road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.659
Longitude: -74.3219

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7145
Longitude: -74.5536

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Current weather conditions at Deer River, New York
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Local climate location: MASSENA FAA AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Malone, Malone
12 miles away
Hotel is located only minutes from the Malone Country Club Golf Course and Titus Mountain Ski area. All rooms RECENTLY RENOVATED: January 2004. Microwaves and refrigerators available in all rooms. Rat...

Super 8 Motel - Malone, Malone
12 miles away
The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Malone NY, better known as the Star of the North, is a great starting point for those who wish to enjoy the blazing color of the Adirondacks in the fall or pursue No...

THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake
28 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the majestic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, the Hotel Saranac extends a sense of real Adirondack hospitality 79 years in the making. Located in Saranac Lake-ranked Num...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deer River.
 Whitewater Near Deer River:
St. Regis River - East Branch, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Everton Falls to Middle Branch)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence/ Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class II-V+ - 7.3 miles long (Route 458 to St Regis Falls)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Quebec Brook to Spring Cove)
Meacham Lake Outlet, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 1.2 miles long (Route 30 Bridge to Rice Brook)
Lake Ozonia Outlet, Franklin/ St. Lawrence County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Howe Road to Mill Road)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 20 miles long (Chasm Falls to Westville Center)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence/ Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 10.4 miles long (St. Regis Falls to Fort Jackson)
Deer River, St. Lawrence County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 11B to Lawrenceville)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Chasm Falls)
St. Regis River - West Branch, St. Lawrence County , 17 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (High Falls to Long Pond Outlet)
 Ski Areas Near Deer River:
Titus Mountain, New York , 14 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 27 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 58 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 61 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 73 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 85 miles away, 500 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 86 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 102 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deer River:
Econo Lodge Malone, Malone , 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Malone, Malone , 12 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 28 miles away
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 29 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Massena, Massena , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deer River:
Deer River Campsites, Malone, 12 miles away
Legton, Malone, 12 miles away
Pine Ridge Park, Constable, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Deer River

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