New York whitewater - Fish Creek - East Branch, Lewis County

Lewis county, Point Rock to Taberg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     9.4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're coming from Utica-Rome it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Lewis County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Fish Creek - East Branch in New York is 9.4 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according
    to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Fish Creek - East Branch than the Point Rock to Taberg section. 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. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Fish Creek - East Branch typically gets a large amount of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain,
 
and the driest month of the year is July.
At Fish Creek - East Branch through the long summer days highs are in the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Fish Creek - East Branch.

Fish Creek - East Branch, Point Rock to Taberg road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 9.4 miles
Average Gradient: 48 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.31489
Longitude: -75.59604

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.2998
Longitude: -75.62391

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Local climate location: CAMDEN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Paul Revere Lodge, Rome
11 miles away
The Inn at the Beeches is a quiet 52 acre country estate with ponds and walking paths. Built in 1954, the historic Beeches Conference Center is located onsite. This unique property is ideal for busi...

Quality Inn Rome, Rome
12 miles away
The Quality Inn Rome is located only minutes from the Turning Stone Casino and has easy access to the NYS Thruway. The hotel offers a 24-hour restaurant, outdoor pool and business center. Each room is...

Red Carpet Inn Rome, Rome
12 miles away
Close to Downtown Rome in Natural scenic surrounding. Quite, peaceful park like atmosphere. Near Griffis Airforce Base, Turning Stone casino, canals, falls, shopping and a race course. Center of all a...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Utica-Rome, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Utica-Rome, New York, the metro area neareast to Fish Creek - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fish Creek - East Branch.
 Whitewater Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
Mohawk River, Oneida County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (West Branch to Hillside)
Mad River, Oswego County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Road from Castor Hill to North Branch)
Ninemile Creek, Oneida County , 21 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Feeder Canal to Stittville)
Black River, Oneida County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hawkinsville to Norton Road)
Mill Creek, Lewis County , 25 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (West Lowville to Lowville)
Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County , 25 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Salmon River Dam to Bennett Bridge)
Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County , 26 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls)
Negro Brook, Lewis County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Boshart Road to East Road)
Deer River, Lewis County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (New Boston to High Falls Dam)
Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County , 28 miles away, Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road)
 Ski Areas Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
Woods Valley, New York , 16 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 21 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 34 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 38 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 55 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
Paul Revere Lodge, Rome , 11 miles away
Quality Inn Rome, Rome , 12 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Rome, Rome , 12 miles away
Econo Lodge Rome, Rome , 12 miles away
Oneida Super 8 Motel, Oneida , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
TA-GA-Soke Campground, Blossvale, 7 miles away
K O A Rome-verona, Verona, 9 miles away
Villages At Turning Stone RV Park, Verona, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Fish Creek - East Branch:
Beaver Creek Golf Club, Rome , 4 miles away
Rome Country Club, Rome , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Fish Creek - East Branch

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