New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - East Branch, Adirondack Mountains, St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence
county,
Cranberry Lake Dam to Tooley Pond Outlet section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 2 miles
This stretch of Oswegatchie River - East Branch in New York is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The natural beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. The Cranberry Lake Dam to Tooley Pond Outlet section
is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The put-in
location is a short drive from Ogdensburg-Massena, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.
Briefly about the general area: At Oswegatchie River - East Branch during the summer highs are in the 70's while nighttime lows are usually
in the 50's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Oswegatchie River - East Branch. The yearly rain here at Oswegatchie River - East Branch is about average; the wettest month of the year is generally August, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
25 miles away
The Comfort Suites of Canton NY is perfect for both business and leisure travelers alike, featuring complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor pool an...
25 miles away
This full service Canton hotel is situated in the middle of St. Lawrence County in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The Best Western University Inn is located adjacent to St. Lawrence University. H...
27 miles away
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