New York whitewater - Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County

Oswego/ Lewis county, Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     3.9 miles
  The wonderful Oswego/ Lewis County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Salmon River attract people from near and far. This stretch of Salmon River in Oswego/ Lewis County is 3.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The put-in location is a short drive from Syracuse, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend
    hours on the river in one stretch. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a large number
of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Salmon River is a good place of normal precipitation; the wettest month of the year is usually November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest.
Throughout the summer months, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Salmon River with overnight
 
lows in the 60's. Highs during the winter are commonly in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Salmon River temperatures dip to the 10's.

Salmon River, Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 3.9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.55083
Longitude: -76.10445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.56388
Longitude: -76.13889

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River, New York
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Local climate location: OSWEGO EAST 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Pulaski Super 8 Motel, Pulaski
2 miles away
Are you an angler? Or an adventurer? Or a hiker? Or just a dreamer! Come to Pulaski. We are one mile from the Salmon River....the fishing capital. We are at the intersection of business and leisure ac...

Holiday Inn Express Syracuse/Oneida Lake Area, Ny, Brewerton
16 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Syracuse-Lake Oneida now offers free wireless high speed Internet access and pillow top mattresses!We are within close proximity to Oneida Shores and beach and just minu...

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Clay/North Syracuse, Liverpool
20 miles away
Newly renovated lobby includes a business center; bright and cheerful guestrooms offering plenty of space to work or relax with ample lighting and amenities....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River:
Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (US Route 11 to Lake Ontario)
South Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Route 95 to Route 11)
Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Salmon River Dam to Bennett Bridge)
North Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class II - 17 miles long (Rodman to Route 3)
Mad River, Oswego County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Road from Castor Hill to North Branch)
Black River, Jefferson County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Watertown to Brownville)
Oswego River, Oswego County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.5 miles long (From Lock 7 Dam)
Black River, Jefferson County , 27 miles away, Class II - 1 miles long (Route 3 Wave)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River:
Dry Hill, New York , 24 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 39 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 53 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 53 miles away, 500 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 80 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 98 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 100 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River:
Pulaski Super 8 Motel, Pulaski , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Syracuse/Oneida Lake Area, Ny, Brewerton , 16 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Clay/North Syracuse, Liverpool , 20 miles away
Budget Inn Cicero, Cicero , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SYRACUSE AIRPORT, Syracuse , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River:
Selkirk Shores State Park, Pulaski, 1 miles away
Rainbow Shores Campsites, Pulaski, 3 miles away
Pineville Campground, Pulaski, 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Salmon River:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 49 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Salmon River:
Brennan Golf Course, Pulaski , 4 miles away
Pines Golf Course, Pulaski , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Salmon River

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