New York whitewater - Ramapo River, Orange/ Rockland County

Orange/ Rockland county, Route 210 to Ramapo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7.5 miles
  The Route 210 to Ramapo stretch of Ramapo River in Orange/ Rockland County is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from New York-Newark-Edison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Ramapo River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are no other sections to paddle
    along Ramapo River than the Route 210 to Ramapo section. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. No need to look hard for hotels,
and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a great river. If you fancy a little side tour, try Parker Cabin Hollow; you can have a pleasant hiking adventure along the Kakiat Trail. At Ramapo River through the warm months highs are in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows throughout the winter for Ramapo River tend
 
to be in the 10's.
If you want to hit the beach, Old Sebago Beach is in close proximity; the snow is brilliant at Sterling Forest. New Sebago Beach is in the vicinity of Ramapo River if you're in a beach type of mood, and going for a hike along the Pine Meadow Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Ramapo River is a wet place that gets lots of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Ramapo River, Route 210 to Ramapo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.2274
Longitude: -74.18281

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.1397
Longitude: -74.1711

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Current weather conditions at Ramapo River, New York
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Local climate location: MIDDLETOWN 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near New York-Newark-Edison, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of New York-Newark-Edison, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Ramapo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ramapo River.
 Whitewater Near Ramapo River:
Popolopen Creek, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (to Popolopen Bridge)
Moodna Creek, Orange County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Woodbury Creek to Old Forge Hill Road)
Pequannock River, Passaic Morris County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 16 miles long (Route 51 to Alt Route 511)
Rockaway River, Morris County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.7 miles long (Below Falls to Route 287)
Wallkill River, Orange/ Ulster County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Walden to mouth)
Wappinger Creek, Dutchess County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Red Oak Mills to New Hamburg)
 Ski Areas Near Ramapo River:
Sterling Forest, New York , 5 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 9 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 21 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 23 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 38 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 55 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 58 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Ramapo River:
Old Sebago Beach, Rockland County , 3 miles away
New Sebago Beach, Rockland County , 3 miles away
 Hotels Near Ramapo River:
Holiday Inn Suffern, Ny, Suffern , 4 miles away
Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, Mahwah , 4 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Mahwah, Mahwah , 5 miles away
Doubletree Hotel Mahwah, Mahwah , 5 miles away
Super 8 Mahwah, Mahwah , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ramapo River:
Baker Camp On Lake Sebago, Sloatsburg, 2 miles away
Camp wabenaki, Southfields, 3 miles away
Robert Moses, -blank-, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Ramapo River:
Kakiat Trail, Rockland County , 3 miles away
Pine Meadow Trail, Rockland County , 3 miles away
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, Orange County , 4 miles away
Conklins Crossing, Rockland County , 4 miles away
Torne Mount Ivy Trail, Rockland County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Ramapo River:
Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn - NY , 31 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 53 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ramapo River:
Spook Rock Golf Course, Suffern , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Ramapo River

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