New York whitewater - Esopus Creek, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County

Ulster county, Big Indian to Boiceville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     17 miles
  The wonderful New York scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Esopus Creek will make you feel great. The Big Indian to Boiceville section of Esopus Creek is 17 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here 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. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kingston, there's
a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Whitewater paddling here in the Catskill Mountains is a great experience. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
Esopus Creek is a good place of typical precipitation; May is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
 
Yeah, come up here to the Catskill Mountains for a great time.
Since you're here at Esopus Creek why not visit Cross Mountain Hollow; on a great day you can take a hike along the Phoenicia Trail. Throughout the days of summer highs here at Esopus Creek get into the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while Esopus Creek overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's.

Esopus Creek, Big Indian to Boiceville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 17 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.10329
Longitude: -74.44641

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0035
Longitude: -74.26741

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Current weather conditions at Esopus Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Winwood Inn, Windham
15 miles away
Step off the slopes and its a short ride to relaxation. Our hotel shuttle will quickly deliver everyone and his or her gear to the warm and cozy Winwood Inn. Its close and very affordable. Our rooms a...

Hotel Vienna, Windham
16 miles away
Windham is set high in the Catskill Mountains. In winter there is Windham Mountain and other winter sports. Year-round it offers excellent recreational opportunities. In summer, the air is delightfull...

Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson
16 miles away
Discover 600 acres of majestic landscapes and the fabled Shawangunk Mountains adjacent to Minnewaska State Park. Located only 20 minutes from New Paltz or Kingston, New York. The Lexington Hudson Vall...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Esopus Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Esopus Creek.
 Whitewater Near Esopus Creek:
Woodland Creek, Ulster County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River)
Esopus Creek, ulster County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant)
Stony Clove Creek, Greene/ Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River)
West Kill River, Greene County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek)
East Kill River, Greene County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout)
Vernooy Kill River, Ulster County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 7.3 miles long (End of Lundy Road)
 Ski Areas Near Esopus Creek:
Belleayre, New York , 11 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 13 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 14 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 24 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 45 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 45 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 60 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Esopus Creek:
Winwood Inn, Windham , 15 miles away
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 16 miles away
Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson , 16 miles away
Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville , 18 miles away
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Esopus Creek:
Uncle Pete's Recreation Park, Phoenicia, 2 miles away
Romer Mountain Park, Phoenicia, 2 miles away
Sleepy Hollow Camp Site, Phoenicia, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Esopus Creek:
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 5 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 7 miles away
Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 7 miles away
Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away
Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Esopus Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 57 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 61 miles away
 Lakes Near Esopus Creek

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