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

Ulster county, Stillwater Road to Tongore Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kingston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Ulster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Esopus Creek are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The wild scenery of the Catskill Mountains is great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if
    you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make
you glad you came. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Stillwater Road to Tongore Road section of Esopus Creek in New York is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Esopus Creek is a good place of normal rainfall; May is the wettest month with most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. Glenerie Falls is an inspiring site to check
 
out while you're here.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Esopus Creek while overnight lows are mostly in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Esopus Creek are in the 0's.

Esopus Creek, Stillwater Road to Tongore Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.9383
Longitude: -74.01841

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0377
Longitude: -73.97191

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Current weather conditions at Esopus Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard Kingston, Kingston

Please call this property directly for driving directions

Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains, the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston should be your first s...

Hampton Inn Kingston, Kingston
The Hampton Inn Kingston is conveniently located midway between New York City and the state Capitol in Albany NY just minutes from I-87 NYS Thruway. It sits at the foothills of the beautiful Catskills...

Superlodge, Kingston
3 miles away
Whether visiting the Kingston area for business or pleasure, the Superlodge hotel is the perfect location for your stay...



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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:
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1)
Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill)
Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties)
Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G)
 Ski Areas Near Esopus Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 24 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 36 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 41 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 43 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 47 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 48 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Esopus Creek:
Courtyard Kingston, Kingston , 1 miles away
Hampton Inn Kingston, Kingston , 1 miles away
Superlodge, Kingston , 3 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston , 3 miles away
Super 8 Kingston, Kingston , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Esopus Creek:
Blue Mt Camp Ground, Saugerties, 2 miles away
Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 5 miles away
Hidden Valley Lake, Kingston, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Esopus Creek:
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Esopus Creek:
Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Esopus Creek

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