New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County

Lewis county, Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V(V+)     4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Lewis County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek stretch of Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch in New York is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Ogdensburg-Massena it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The campgrounds here at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river
    if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more
challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch regularly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight
 
here at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch. From a precipitation point of view Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch is a quite normal spot; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.

Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V(V+)
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.06499
Longitude: -75.24141

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.08509
Longitude: -75.2661

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Current weather conditions at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, New York
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Local climate location: GOUVERNEUR 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western University Inn, Canton
27 miles away
This full service smoke free 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 Un...

Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
27 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...

Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg
35 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Ogdensburg-Massena, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogdensburg-Massena, New York, the metro area neareast to Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch.
 Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls)
Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn)
Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Herkimer/ Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class II-V+ - 22 miles long (Long Pond Road to Bryants Bridge)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)
Oswegatchie River - West Branch, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class I-V - 4.5 miles long (Fullerville to Oswegatchie)
Little River, St. Lawrence County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section)
Island Branch, St. Lawrence County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.5 miles long (Emoryville Road to Island Branch R)
 Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Snow Ridge, New York , 25 miles away, 500 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 39 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 46 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 78 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 79 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 88 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Best Western University Inn, Canton , 27 miles away
Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 27 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 35 miles away
Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg , 35 miles away
Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA, Natural Bridge, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 45 miles away
 Lakes Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch

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