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're coming from Kingston it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties stretch of Plattekill Creek in New York is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The wild scenery of the Catskill Mountains is great.
    A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties stretch is the only paddling stretch along Plattekill Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you
make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Plattekill Creek gets a typical amount of rain; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February.
 
During the summer highs here at Plattekill Creek get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Plattekill Creek.
Plattekill Clove is near Plattekill Creek and is unquestionably a good place to take a look at.

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.

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 ro...

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,...

Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston
9 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the newly renovated Quality Inn and Suites of Kingston, New York features an indoor pool, free high speed internet service, affordable breakfast, lunc...



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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:
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
Super 8 Motel - Kingston, Kingston , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Plattekill Creek:
Rip Van winkle Campgrounds, Saugerties, 3 miles away
Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 4 miles away
Pine Hollow Campgrounds And Pine Hollow Estates, Palenville, 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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