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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Kingston it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Big Indian to Boiceville stretch of Esopus Creek is 17 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother
    nature have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight
trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The wonderful Ulster County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Catskill Mountains is great. The Big Indian to Boiceville section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
A good location to take a look at in close
 
proximity to Esopus Creek is Cross Mountain Hollow; hiking is a popular thing to do around Esopus Creek; Phoenicia Trail is a great local trail. Esopus Creek is a good location of typical rain; the month with most of the rain is May while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Having a great time in the Catskill Mountains is uncomplicated. High temperatures at Esopus Creek through the warm days of summer are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are frequently in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Esopus Creek plunge into 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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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
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Hotel Vienna, Windham
16 miles away
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Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson
16 miles away
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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
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

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