New York whitewater - Fish Creek, Saratoga County

Saratoga county, Burgoyne to Schuylerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles
  This section of Fish Creek in Saratoga County is 7.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Fish Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Burgoyne to Schuylerville stretch is the only one. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive
    a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The starting
location is a short drive from Glens Falls, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Fish Creek, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Fish Creek.
The yearly precipitation here at Fish Creek is about average; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is mostly the driest month.
 

Fish Creek, Burgoyne to Schuylerville 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: 43.0918
Longitude: -73.6599

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.0956
Longitude: -73.58261

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Current weather conditions at Fish Creek, New York
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Local climate location: CONKLINGVILLE DAM 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Residence Inn by Marriott Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs
10 miles away
Residence Inn by Marriott Saratoga Springs, NY offers superb extended stay amenities that provide comfort and value in homelike surroundings. Relax in a smoke-free, friendly atmosphere that is conven...

Courtyard By Marriott Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs
11 miles away
Saratoga's Upscale Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located less than a half mile to historic downtown Saratoga. The hotel's location is ideal for easy access to fine dining restaurants, shopping...

Glens Falls/Queensbury Super 8 Motel, Queensbury
11 miles away
Super 8 Queensbury in Glens Falls is by the highway, of the highway and for the highway. One turn and a half on Exit 18 off I-87 brings you right into our property depending on your mood, season or c...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fish Creek.
 Whitewater Near Fish Creek:
Batten Kill River, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Greenwich to Hudson River)
Hoosic River, Rensselaer County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse)
Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 11 miles away, Class I - 2.15 miles long (Feeder Dam to Glens Falls)
Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 11 miles away, Class I-V - 6.4 miles long (Sherman Island to Feeder Dam)
Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 11 miles away, Class I-V - 3.6 miles long (Spier Falls to Sherman Island)
Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 17 miles away, Class II - 0 miles long (Cohoes Wave)
Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3 miles long (Cohoes Falls to Hudson River)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Eagle Mills to Troy)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 19 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2 miles long (Eagle Mills to Waterfall)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 20 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Troy to Hudson River)
 Ski Areas Near Fish Creek:
Willard Mountain, New York , 8 miles away, 505 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 24 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 42 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fish Creek:
Residence Inn by Marriott Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs , 10 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs , 11 miles away
Glens Falls/Queensbury Super 8 Motel, Queensbury , 11 miles away
The Saratoga Hotel and Conference Center, Saratoga Springs , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, Ny, Saratoga Springs , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fish Creek:
Saratoga RV Park, Gansevoort, 5 miles away
Fish Creek Marina and Camp Grounds, Saratoga Springs, 5 miles away
Cold Brook Campsites, Gansevoort, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Fish Creek:
Airway Meadows Golf Course, Gansevoort , 4 miles away
Battenkill Country Club, Greenwich , 6 miles away

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