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   If you're coming from Kingston it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful Catskill Mountains scenery is an added bonus. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Ulster County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Esopus Creek in New York is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Big Indian to Boiceville section is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Esopus Creek is a reasonably common place; May is the month that gets   the most rain, and the driest month is February. If you're here, you might as well visit Cross Mountain Hollow, and on a delightful day you can take a hike along the Phoenicia Trail. Throughout the long summer days at Esopus Creek highs are regularly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Esopus Creek through the wintertime typically fall into the 0's. So many cool things to do in the Catskill Mountains, not enough time. 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 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, Catskill Mountains, New York 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...   Catskill Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. 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 Kingston, New York 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.       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 Tuxedo Ridge, 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 Sparrowhawk Affaires, Stone Ridge , 16 miles away Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville , 18 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