New York whitewater - Sandy Creek, Jefferson County

Jefferson county, US Route 11 to Lake Ontario section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. This is the only paddling section along Sandy Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're
    coming from Watertown-Fort Drum it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just
hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wonderful New York scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Sandy Creek; the month with most of the rain is November, and July on the other hand is the driest. All through the summertime months at Sandy Creek temperatures are usually in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's; overnight lows throughout the winter for Sandy Creek tend to be in the 0's.
 

Sandy Creek, US Route 11 to Lake Ontario road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.8077
Longitude: -76.0245

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.71969
Longitude: -76.20581

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Current weather conditions at Sandy Creek, New York
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Local climate location: WATERTOWN FAA AP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Travelodge Pulaski, Pulaski
11 miles away
Salmon River, Salmon Waterfalls, Fish Hatchery, Lake Ontario, Syracuse University, 1000 Islands/Alexandria Bay, Port Of Ontario, NYS Snowmobile Trails, Pines And Lakeview Golf Courses, Carousel Center...

Super 8 Pulaski, Pulaski
11 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...

Ramada Watertown, Watertown
15 miles away
The Ramada Watertown is located on Arsenal Street at Exit 45 off Interstate 81, just one hour north of Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The hotel is adjacent to the Salmon Run Mall and minutes...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sandy Creek:
North Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class II - 17 miles long (Rodman to Route 3)
South Sandy Creek, Jefferson County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Route 95 to Route 11)
Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 3.9 miles long (Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski)
Salmon River, Oswego/ Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Salmon River Dam to Bennett Bridge)
Black River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Watertown to Brownville)
Black River, Jefferson County , 20 miles away, Class II - 1 miles long (Route 3 Wave)
Mad River, Oswego County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Road from Castor Hill to North Branch)
Deer River, Lewis County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (New Boston to High Falls Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Sandy Creek:
Dry Hill, New York , 16 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 48 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 63 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Pakenham, Ontario , 79 miles away, 320 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 80 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Calabogie Peaks, Ontario , 88 miles away, 760 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandy Creek:
Travelodge Pulaski, Pulaski , 11 miles away
Super 8 Pulaski, Pulaski , 11 miles away
Ramada Watertown, Watertown , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WATERTOWN-THOUSAND ISLANDS, Watertown , 16 miles away
Hampton Inn Watertown, Watertown , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandy Creek:
Up The Creek Campgrounds, Henderson, 5 miles away
Willows Campground, Henderson, 6 miles away
Colonial Court Campgrounds, Sandy Creek, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Sandy Creek:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 53 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Sandy Creek:
Lakeview Golf Course, Mannsville , 5 miles away
Elms Golf Club, Sandy Creek , 6 miles away
Tomacy's Restaurant & Golf Club, Adams , 7 miles away

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