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. 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 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 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... Stone Fence Resort, Ogdensburg 22 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...   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 Titus Mountain, New York , 80 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 84 miles away, 300 vertical feet Toggenburg, New York , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet Labrador Mountain, New York , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet Song Mountain, New York , 94 miles away, 700 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 97 miles away, 2100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Clearview Restaurant, Gouverneur , 5 miles away Lawrence Manor, Gouverneur , 9 miles away Craftsman Suites & Lodging, Canton , 14 miles away Pinecone Restaurant, Wanakena , 18 miles away Best Western University Inn, Canton , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Natural Bridge K O A Camp Ground, Harrisville, 7 miles away 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   Lakes Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch