New York whitewater - Kaaterskill Creek, Catskill Mountains, Green/Ulster County

Green/Ulster county, High Falls to Catskill Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     12 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Hudson, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Kaaterskill Creek is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch
    a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater paddling here in the Catskill Mountains is a great experience. This is the only paddling section along Kaaterskill Creek. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Kaaterskill Creek; May is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest.
Summertime highs at Kaaterskill Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 70's. When
 
the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. During the wintertime highs are regularly in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Kaaterskill Creek throughout the winter commonly dip into the 0's.

Kaaterskill Creek, High Falls to Catskill Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.1622
Longitude: -73.9685

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.222
Longitude: -73.88801

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Current weather conditions at Kaaterskill Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties
6 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, and the host hotel for the area's Horses In The Sun (HITS) event, the Comfort Inn of Saugerties NY features free wireless high speed internet service,...

Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties
6 miles away
Welcome to the Howard Johnson in Saugerties, New York Easily accessible from I-87 NY Thruway Exit 20. Heated Indoor Pool/2 AAA Diamond Rating/Safes in all rooms. Free WIFI Internet Access in all rooms...

St Charles Hotel, Hudson
10 miles away
Visit 139 years of charm and history at the newly renovated St. Charles Hotel where unsurpassed value and first-class amenities are combined with old-world elegance and friendly service. Nestled betwe...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kaaterskill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Kaaterskill Creek:
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen)
Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds)
Potic Creek River, Greene County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Woodstock Dam to South Cairo)
Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road)
 Ski Areas Near Kaaterskill Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 23 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 40 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 46 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 47 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kaaterskill Creek:
Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 6 miles away
Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 6 miles away
St Charles Hotel, Hudson , 10 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Coxsackie, Coxsackie , 12 miles away
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kaaterskill Creek:
Woods Road Campsite, Catskill, 3 miles away
Brookside Campgrounds, Catskill, 4 miles away
Blue Mountain Campground, Saugerties, 6 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Kaaterskill Creek:
Rip Van Winkle Country Club, Palenville , 6 miles away

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