New York whitewater - Saw Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County Ulster county, Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     4.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Kingston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Below Reservoir     #1 to Saw Kill Road section of Saw Kill River is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Catskill Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 70's to Saw Kill River. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and nighttime   lows in the 0's for Saw Kill River. Saw Kill River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; most of the rain falls during May; the driest of the months is February. Saw Kill River, Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.011 Longitude: -74.0663 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.98509 Longitude: -74.03261 Paddler input for Saw Kill River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saw Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston 3 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... Superlodge, Kingston 3 miles away Whether visiting the Kingston areae for business or pleasure, the Superlodge hotel is the perfect location for your stay!... Super 8 Motel - Kingston, Kingston 4 miles away Hudson River Cruises, Senate House Museum, Historic Stockade, Easy access to dining, Cable TV with Showtime, Rollaways/Cribs, Children 17 & under free, Guest Laundry, 24 Hour Front Desk, Free High Spe...   Catskill Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Saw Kill River, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Saw Kill River, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Saw Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Saw Kill River.   Whitewater Near Saw Kill River: Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road) Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties) Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River) Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout) Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)   Ski Areas Near Saw Kill River: Hunter Mountain, New York , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 21 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 32 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet Catamount, New York , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Thunder Ridge, New York , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 44 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saw Kill River: Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston , 3 miles away Superlodge, Kingston , 3 miles away Super 8 Motel - Kingston, Kingston , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Kingston,Ny, Kingston , 4 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Saw Kill River: Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 5 miles away Blue Mt Camp Ground, Saugerties, 6 miles away Hidden Valley Lake, Kingston, 6 miles away   Trails Near Saw Kill River: Willow Trail, Ulster County , 15 miles away Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 16 miles away Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 17 miles away Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saw Kill River: Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Saw Kill River