New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River, St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence
county,
Oxbow to Elmdale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 8 miles
The Oxbow to Elmdale stretch of Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you're coming from Watertown-Fort Drum it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often
tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful New York scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip.
There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Oxbow to Elmdale stretch is just one of many. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime highs here at Oswegatchie River reach the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Oswegatchie
River are in the 0's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Oswegatchie River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is mostly the driest month.
17 miles away
Located on the St. Lawrence River on a 14 acre site, the Quality Inn Gran-View offers a beautiful country setting. Enjoy a Canadian sunset or dine at the Gran-View. The hotel now offers complimentary ...
19 miles away
Situated on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River where you can enjoy the sandy beach, seasonal heated outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, putting green, childrens play area, boating, canoein...
19 miles away
Children 12 and under stay free, age 13 and above are charged as an adult. Pets allowed with credit card deposit. Deposit becomes 100 percent refundable once room checked with no damages. Located on S...
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