New York whitewater - Otter Creek, Lewis County

Lewis county, Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     10.4 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Utica-Rome, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road stretch of Otter Creek in New York is 10.4 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Otter Creek. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're
    in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of New York and the cool
fresh water have people coming here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Otter Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly precipitation here at Otter Creek is about average; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest.
During the warmest time of the year, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Otter Creek, and
 
through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 20's while Otter Creek night low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.

Otter Creek, Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 10.4 miles
Average Gradient: 61 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.71699
Longitude: -75.22101

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.71699
Longitude: -75.3678

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Current weather conditions at Otter Creek, New York
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Local climate location: LOWVILLE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Utica-Rome, New York, the metro area neareast to Otter Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Otter Creek.
 Whitewater Near Otter Creek:
Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road)
Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County , 5 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls)
Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Rock Island to Fowlersville)
Black River, Oneida County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hawkinsville to Norton Road)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section)
Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (McKeever to Rock Island)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section)
Moose River - Middle Branch, Herkimer County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Singing Waters Campground to McKeever)
Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Otter Creek:
Snow Ridge, New York , 10 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 22 miles away, 500 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 23 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 44 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 64 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 70 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 84 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 84 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 87 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Otter Creek:
Brantingham Inn Motel, Greig , 2 miles away
Hotel Hendel, Lyons Falls , 7 miles away
Edge Hotel, Lyons Falls , 7 miles away
Pioneer Lodge, Turin , 9 miles away
Highland Wood Lodge, Turin , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Otter Creek:
Moose River Camp Grounds, Port Leyden, 5 miles away
Stysh's Brown Barn Campgrounds, Boonville, 10 miles away
Happy Hollow Campground, Lowville, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Otter Creek:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 28 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Otter Creek:
Brantingham Golf Club, Brantingham , 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Otter Creek

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