| |
New York whitewater - Sawyer Creek, St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence
county,
West Fowler to Matoon Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
| |
CLASS I-V 6 miles
|
|
| |
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're coming from Ogdensburg-Massena it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The West Fowler to Matoon Creek stretch of Sawyer Creek in St. Lawrence County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-V section. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Sawyer Creek doesn't |
|
have a lot of paddling stretches, the West Fowler to Matoon Creek stretch is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The wonderful St. Lawrence County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything.
| There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
The yearly precipitation here at Sawyer Creek is about average; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February. For the period of the summer highs here at Sawyer Creek reach the 80's while nighttime lows are regularly | |
|
in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Sawyer Creek are in the 0's.
|
|
Sawyer Creek, West Fowler to Matoon Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-V
Length:
6
miles
| |
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.2672
Longitude: -75.45201
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.30369
Longitude: -75.4627
|
Paddler input for Sawyer Creek, New York:
|
Current weather conditions at Sawyer Creek, New York
Local climate location: GOUVERNEUR 10 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
| |
Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg
|
20 miles away
Located on the St. Lawrence River on a 14 acre site, the Quality Inn Gran-View offers a beautiful country setting. Enjoy a Canadian sunset or dine at the Gran-View. The hotel now offers complimentary ...
|
Stone Fence Resort, Ogdensburg
|
20 miles away
Situated on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River where you can enjoy the sandy beach, seasonal heated outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, putting green, childrens play area, boating, canoein...
|
Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg
|
20 miles away
Children 12 and under stay free, age 13 and above are charged as an adult. Pets allowed with credit card deposit. Deposit becomes 100 percent refundable once room checked with no damages. Located on S...
|
|
 | | |
All New York Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York.
Books about whitewater paddling on Sawyer Creek, New York
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sawyer Creek, 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 Ogdensburg-Massena, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogdensburg-Massena, New York, the metro area neareast to Sawyer Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
| |
|
 |
|
| |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Sawyer Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Sawyer Creek:
 |
Island Branch, St. Lawrence
County
, 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.5 miles long (Emoryville Road to Island Branch R) |
|
Boland Creek, St. Lawrence
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Davis Creek to Oswegatchie River) |
|
Oswegatchie River - West Branch, St. Lawrence
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-V - 4.5 miles long (Fullerville to Oswegatchie) |
|
Oswegatchie River, St. Lawrence
County
, 9 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Oxbow to Elmdale) |
|
Indian River, Lewis/ Jefferson
County
, 9 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Natural Bridge to Antwerp) |
|
Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn) |
|
Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek) |
|
Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis
County
, 18 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls) |
|
Black Creek, Jefferson
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Sterlingville to Philadelphia) |
|
Elm Creek, St. Lawrence
County
, 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.5 miles long (Fairbanks Corners to Cousintown Road) |
|
| | Ski Areas Near Sawyer Creek:
 |
Snow Ridge, New York
, 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
|
Dry Hill, New York
, 36 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
|
McCauley Mountain, New York
, 45 miles away, 633 vertical feet |
|
Woods Valley, New York
, 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
|
Toggenburg, New York
, 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
|
Labrador Mountain, New York
, 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
|
Titus Mountain, New York
, 88 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
|
Song Mountain, New York
, 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
|
Mount Pisgah, New York
, 92 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
|
Greek Peak, New York
, 100 miles away, 952 vertical feet |
|
| | Hotels Near Sawyer Creek:
 |
Lawrence Manor, Gouverneur
, 3 miles away |
|
Clearview Restaurant, Gouverneur
, 3 miles away |
|
Sunnyside Motel & Fishing Camp, Hammond
, 15 miles away |
|
Windjammer Lodge, Ogdensburg
, 19 miles away |
|
Craftsman Suites & Lodging, Canton
, 19 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|
