New York whitewater, Negro Brook Lewis county, Boshart Road to East Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     1 miles   The Boshart Road to East Road section of Negro Brook in Lewis County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Watertown-Fort Drum, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The beautiful scenery of Lewis County and the playfulness     of the water beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly   about the general area: Places like Whetstone Gulf State Park are good to check out, and this is a popular place for folks from Lowville. The slopes of Snow Ridge are so inviting nobody can resist. The yearly rainfall here at Negro Brook is about average. November is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the long summer days at Negro Brook temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 60's. During the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Negro Brook temperatures sink to the 0's. Negro Brook, Boshart Road to East 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 Negro Brook.   Whitewater Near Negro Brook: Negro Brook, Lewis County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Boshart Road to East Road) Mill Creek, Lewis County, 4 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (West Lowville to Lowville) Indian River, Lewis/ Jefferson County, 12 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Natural Bridge to Antwerp) Deer River, Lewis County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (New Boston to High Falls Dam) Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County, 15 miles away       Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road) Black Creek, Jefferson County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Sterlingville to Philadelphia) Beaver River, Lewis County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County, 21 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 21 miles away       Class V - 5 miles long (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls) Mad River, Oswego County, 22 miles away       Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Road from Castor Hill to North Branch)   Ski Areas Near Negro Brook: Snow Ridge, New York , 13 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Dry Hill, New York , 26 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Woods Valley, New York , 29 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs McCauley Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Toggenburg, New York , 58 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 65 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Song Mountain, New York , 68 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Greek Peak, New York , 79 miles away, 952 foot drop, 9 lifts, 29 runs Camp Fortune - Ste. Marie, Quebec , 86 miles away, 650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 19 runs Mont Cascades, Quebec , 90 miles away, 525 foot drop, 17 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Negro Brook: Pleasant Night Inn, Carthage , 9 miles away Days Inn Evans Mills/Fort Drum, Evans Mills , 23 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Calcium/Near Fort Drum, Calcium , 23 miles away Candlewood Suites WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, Evans Mills , 23 miles away Watertown Budget Inn, Watertown , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Negro Brook: Whetstone Gulf, Lowville, 5 miles away Babcock Campground, Lowville, 6 miles away Happy Hollow Campground, Lowville, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Negro Brook: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 32 miles away Whetstone Gulf State Park, New York , 8 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 26 miles away Delta Lake State Park, New York , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Negro Brook: Cedars Golf Course, Lowville , 1 miles away Carlowden Country Club, Carthage , 4 miles away Brantingham Golf Club, Brantingham , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Negro Brook Brantingham Lake, Lewis , 20 miles away