New York whitewater - Esopus Creek, Ulster County Ulster county, Big Indian to Allaben section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Big Indian to Allaben stretch of Esopus Creek in Ulster County is 5 miles long and is a class II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system     that can be paddled as well. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm months highs here at Esopus Creek reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Esopus Creek. The annual rainfall here at Esopus Creek is about average; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is February.   Esopus Creek, Big Indian to Allaben road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.09 Longitude: -73.43001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.069 Longitude: -74.2799 Paddler input for Esopus Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Esopus Creek, New York Local climate location: ALCOVE DAM 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties 8 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,... Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties 8 miles away Welcome to the Howard Johnson in Saugerties, New York Easily accessible from I-87 NY Thruway Exit 20. Heated Indoor Pool/2 AAA Diamond Rating/Safes in all rooms. Free WIFI Internet Access in all rooms... St Charles Hotel, Hudson 10 miles away Visit 139 years of charm and history at the newly renovated St. Charles Hotel where unsurpassed value and first-class amenities are combined with old-world elegance and friendly service. Nestled betwe...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Esopus Creek, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Esopus 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 Hudson, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hudson, New York, the metro area neareast to Esopus Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Esopus Creek.   Whitewater Near Esopus Creek: Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G) Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties) Catskill Creek, Greene County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen) Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia/ Dutchess County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Ancram to Elizaville) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road) Potic Creek River, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road) Catskill Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road)   Ski Areas Near Esopus Creek: Hunter Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Catamount, New York , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 30 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Thunder Ridge, New York , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 39 miles away, 640 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 44 miles away, 750 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 45 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Esopus Creek: Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 8 miles away Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 8 miles away St Charles Hotel, Hudson , 10 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Kingston,Ny, Kingston , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Esopus Creek: Brook N Wood Family Campground, Elizaville, 5 miles away Camp Eagle Hill, Elizaville, 5 miles away Ramapo Anchorage Camp, Rhinebeck, 9 miles away