New York whitewater, Independence River Herkimer Lewis county, Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V+     2.6 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Utica-Rome, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful New York scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Independence River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are     not easy. This stretch of Independence River is 2.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end   up sleeping in your car. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Independence River is a location with many visitors from Glenfield. Everybody loves Whetstone Gulf State Park; you can hit the slopes at Snow Ridge around here. This river has so much to offer. All through the summer months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Independence River. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Independence River are in the 0's. Independence River, Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Independence River.   Whitewater Near Independence River: Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County, 1 miles away       Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 8 miles away       Class V - 5 miles long (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls) Otter Creek, Lewis County, 9 miles away       Class III-V - 10.4 miles long (Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road) Beaver River, Lewis County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section) Black River, Oneida / Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) Beaver River, Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section) Black River, Oneida County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hawkinsville to Norton Road) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 9 miles long (Rock Island to Fowlersville) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County, 15 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls) Negro Brook, Lewis County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Boshart Road to East Road)   Ski Areas Near Independence River: Snow Ridge, New York , 7 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Woods Valley, New York , 22 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs McCauley Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Dry Hill, New York , 40 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Toggenburg, New York , 62 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 69 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Song Mountain, New York , 74 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Greek Peak, New York , 82 miles away, 952 foot drop, 9 lifts, 29 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 87 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Mount Pisgah, New York , 90 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Hotels Near Independence River: Pleasant Night Inn, Carthage , 22 miles away Adirondack Lodge Old Forge, Old Forge , 25 miles away INN AT THE BEECHES, Rome , 26 miles away Hampton Inn Rome NY, Rome , 26 miles away Wingate By Wyndham Rome, Rome , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Independence River: Otter Creek Horse Camp, Glenfield, 2 miles away Moose River Campgrounds, Port Leyden, 8 miles away Happy Hollow Campground, Lowville, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Independence River: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 27 miles away Whetstone Gulf State Park, New York , 9 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 16 miles away Delta Lake State Park, New York , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Independence River: Brantingham Golf Club, Brantingham , 6 miles away Turin Highlands Golf Course, Turin , 11 miles away Woodgate Pines Golf Club, Boonville , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Independence River Brantingham Lake, Lewis , 6 miles away