New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - West Branch, St. Lawrence County St. Lawrence county, Fullerville to Oswegatchie section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-V     4.5 miles   The Fullerville to Oswegatchie stretch of Oswegatchie River - West Branch in St. Lawrence County is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. 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. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.     There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Fullerville to Oswegatchie stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of St. Lawrence County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer at Oswegatchie River - West Branch temperatures are mostly in the 80's, and throughout summer nights   temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Oswegatchie River - West Branch. Oswegatchie River - West Branch gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is February. Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Fullerville to Oswegatchie road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-V Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.26539 Longitude: -75.3443 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.3008 Longitude: -75.33281 Paddler input for Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York Local climate location: GOUVERNEUR 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western University Inn, Canton 20 miles away Guests staying at this 100% non smoking Canton, New York hotel will find convenient access to St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University. Whether traveling to the Canton, New York area on busine... Comfort Suites Canton, Canton 21 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 23 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...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Island Branch, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.5 miles long (Emoryville Road to Island Branch R) Boland Creek, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Davis Creek to Oswegatchie River) Sawyer Creek, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class I-V - 6 miles long (West Fowler to Matoon Creek) Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn) Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek) Elm Creek, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.5 miles long (Fairbanks Corners to Cousintown Road) Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls) Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 15 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6 miles long (Woods Bridge Road to Route 47 below Harrison Creek) Indian River, Lewis/ Jefferson County , 15 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Natural Bridge to Antwerp)   Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Snow Ridge, New York , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet McCauley Mountain, New York , 39 miles away, 633 vertical feet Dry Hill, New York , 44 miles away, 300 vertical feet Woods Valley, New York , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Camp Fortune - Ste. Marie, Quebec , 70 miles away, 650 vertical feet Mont Cascades, Quebec , 74 miles away, 525 vertical feet Edelweiss, Quebec , 76 miles away, 656 vertical feet Vorlage, Quebec , 79 miles away, 467 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 80 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 84 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Best Western University Inn, Canton , 20 miles away Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 21 miles away Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 23 miles away Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg , 23 miles away Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA, Natural Bridge, 14 miles away Eel Weir, Ogdensburg, 20 miles away   National Parks Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 54 miles away