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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Ogdensburg-Massena, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Oswegatchie River - West Branch is 4.5 miles long and is a class I-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch
is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Oswegatchie River - West 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. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The wonderful New York scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Oswegatchie River - West Branch all through the long summer days are in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Oswegatchie River -
West Branch. The amount of precipitation that falls at Oswegatchie River - West Branch is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during August, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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