New York whitewater - North Sandy Creek, Jefferson County
Jefferson
county,
Rodman to Route 3 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 17 miles
The natural beauty of Jefferson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Rodman to Route 3 stretch of North Sandy Creek is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. There's camping available near North Sandy Creek. If you're coming from Watertown-Fort Drum it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. There are no other sections to paddle along North Sandy Creek than the Rodman to Route 3
section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this
state are not easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: North Sandy Creek is a good place of normal rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is
the driest. For the duration of the days of summer at North Sandy Creek highs are typically in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's while the cold winter nights at North Sandy Creek are in the 0's.
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