New York whitewater - Plattekill Creek, Catskill Mountains, Greene / Ulster County

Greene / Ulster county, Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     2 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties stretch of Plattekill Creek in Greene / Ulster County is 2 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful New York scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is
    the only paddling stretch along Plattekill Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this
general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingston, as you can see on the road map further down. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Catskill Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Plattekill Creek through the summertime are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime
 
are mostly in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Plattekill Creek temperatures dip to the 0's. The yearly precipitation here at Plattekill Creek is about average; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is February.
Plattekill Clove is a great location to pop by nearby.

Plattekill Creek, Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.1315
Longitude: -74.0833

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.11259
Longitude: -74.04821

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Current weather conditions at Plattekill Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville
6 miles away
Luxury boutique hotel located in the Catskill Mountains only 4 miles from Hunter Mountain....

Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties
7 miles away
Welcome to the Howard Johnson in Saugerties, New York Easily accessible from I-87 NY Thruway Exit 20. Heated Indoor Pool/2 AAA Diamond Rating/Safes in all rooms. Free WIFI Internet Access in all rooms...

Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties
7 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, and the host hotel for the area's Horses In The Sun (HITS) event, the Comfort Inn of Saugerties NY features free wireless high speed internet service,...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Kingston, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Plattekill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Plattekill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Plattekill Creek:
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road)
Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road)
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Woodstock Dam to South Cairo)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen)
 Ski Areas Near Plattekill Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 16 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 30 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 46 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 48 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Plattekill Creek:
Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville , 6 miles away
Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 7 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston , 9 miles away
Superlodge, Kingston , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Plattekill Creek:
Rip Van winkle Campgrounds, Saugerties, 3 miles away
Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 4 miles away
Blue Mountain Campground, Saugerties, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Plattekill Creek:
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 13 miles away
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 13 miles away
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 15 miles away
Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Plattekill Creek:
Rip Van Winkle Country Club, Palenville , 4 miles away
Colonial Country Club, Tannersville , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Plattekill Creek

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