New York whitewater - Platte Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Delaware County Delaware county, DAvenue Taylor's Farm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     6 miles   This section of Platte Kill River in Delaware County is 6 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along     Platte Kill River than the DAvenue Taylor's Farm section. 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. The beautiful Catskill Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The wonderful New York scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The campgrounds here at Platte Kill River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: There's no way someone can get bored here in the Catskill Mountains. Summertime highs at Platte Kill River typically tend to be in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's while   the cold winter nights at Platte Kill River are in the 10's. Platte Kill River gets a large amount of water; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest. A magnificent place to stop by in the neighborhood of Platte Kill River is Weaver Hollow, and Canada Falls is a pretty place to visit while you're at Platte Kill River. Platte Kill River, DAvenue Taylor's Farm road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.2089 Longitude: -74.6774 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.1253 Longitude: -74.6922 Paddler input for Platte Kill River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Platte Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York Local climate location: DOWNSVILLE DAM 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Inn Liberty NY, Liberty 19 miles away Welcome to the Howard Johnson's of Liberty, New York! Walking distance to Numerous Restaurants. Numerous Nature Activities. Ample Shopping Outlets and Antique shops. Close to Swan Lake. Golf Courses ... Days Inn Of Liberty, Liberty 20 miles away Easy on/off Access Route 17 and Route 52 Monticello Raceway and Casino, 10 miles Bethel Woods, home of the Woodstock Festival Grossingers Golf Course, 1/4 mile Monster Golf Courses, 10 miles Junction ... Best Western Monticello, Monticello 26 miles away Stay at this Monticello, New York hotel directly across from the excitement of the Monticello Raceway. The Best Western Monticello offers panoramic views and is conveniently located with easy access ...   Catskill Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Platte Kill River, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Platte Kill River, 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 Oneonta, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oneonta, New York, the metro area neareast to Platte Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Platte Kill River.   Whitewater Near Platte Kill River: Mill Brook, Delaware County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.7 miles long (Kittle Road bridge to Arena) Delaware River - East Branch, Delaware County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Halcottsville to Margaretville) Mill Brook, Ulster/ Delaware County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.4 miles long (Belle Ayr to Grant Mills) Dry Brook, Ulster/ Delaware County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Haynes Hollow Creek to East Branch D) Batavia Kill River, Delaware County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Roxbury Run bridge to Route 30 bridge) Bush Kill River, Greene/ Delaware County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook) Tremper Kill River, Delaware County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 6.3 miles long (Below Andes to gauging station) Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland) Neversink River - West Branch, Sullivan/ Ulster County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Frost Valley to Claryville) Neversink River - West Branch, Sullivan/ Ulster County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Frost Valley to Claryville)   Ski Areas Near Platte Kill River: Ski Plattekill, New York , 7 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 13 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 30 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Hunter Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 450 vertical feet Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 650 vertical feet Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 415 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 52 miles away, 1040 vertical feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 52 miles away, 620 vertical feet   Hotels Near Platte Kill River: Howard Johnson Inn Liberty NY, Liberty , 19 miles away Days Inn Of Liberty, Liberty , 20 miles away Best Western Monticello, Monticello , 26 miles away Rodeway Inn Richmondville, Richmondville , 26 miles away Super 8 Monticello NY, Monticello , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Platte Kill River: Willowemoc Campgrounds, Livingston Manor, 13 miles away Covered Bridge Campsite, Livingston Manor, 13 miles away Hunter Lake Campgrounds, Parksville, 15 miles away   Trails Near Platte Kill River: Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Platte Kill River: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 42 miles away Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 54 miles away   Golf Courses Near Platte Kill River: Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club, Margaretville , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Platte Kill River