New York whitewater - Schoharie Creek, Catskill Mountains, Schoharie County Schoharie county, Gilboa to Minekill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.5 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Amsterdam, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Schoharie Creek are pretty good. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater paddling here in the Catskill Mountains is a great experience. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This section of Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Schoharie Creek a rather wet site; all through June this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February. All year   is a tremendous time in the Catskill Mountains if you go for the outdoors. During the summertime highs here at Schoharie Creek reach the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and night lows through the winter for Schoharie Creek tend to be in the 10's. Since you're here at Schoharie Creek why not take a look at Shew Hollow, and a short journey to Mine Kill Falls is always worthwhile. Schoharie Creek, Gilboa to Minekill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.395 Longitude: -74.45056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.44166 Longitude: -74.46306 Paddler input for Schoharie Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Schoharie Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn Richmondville, Richmondville 13 miles away Fall color, Mountain view, quiet setting. Local Phone Charge: .35/call. Phone Deposit: 20.00/stay. Pet Accommodation: 10.00/night per pet.... Super 8 Motel Cobleskil, Ny, Cobleskill 13 miles away The Super 8 Motel in Cobleskill is located near I-88. SUNY Cobleskill is located just 2 miles from the motel, Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns, along with the Iroquois Indian Museum are just 5 miles a... Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill 14 miles away Stay at this picturesque Cobleskill, New York hotel to enjoy beautiful views, spectacular scenery and nearby historic sites. The Best Western Inn of Cobleskill is conveniently located between the Cap...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Schoharie Creek.   Whitewater Near Schoharie Creek: Bear Kill River, Delaware County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.3 miles long (Route 30 bridge to Intake Road bridge) West Kill River, Schoharie County , 4 miles away, Class II-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b) Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville) Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 9 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge) Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland) West Kill River, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek) Cobleskill Creek, Schoharie County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Warnerville to Sidney Corners) Batavia Kill River, Delaware County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Roxbury Run bridge to Route 30 bridge) West Creek, Schoharie County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Bridge Close to Hyndsville to Route 7) East Kill River, Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)   Ski Areas Near Schoharie Creek: Belleayre, New York , 15 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 15 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Hunter Mountain, New York , 20 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 61 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 62 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 63 miles away, 1040 vertical feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 63 miles away, 620 vertical feet Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Schoharie Creek: Rodeway Inn Richmondville, Richmondville , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel Cobleskil, Ny, Cobleskill , 13 miles away Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill , 14 miles away Winwood Inn, Windham , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie, Ny, Schoharie , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Schoharie Creek: Nickerson Park Campground, Gilboa, 1 miles away Country Roads Campground, Gilboa, 2 miles away Country Roads Campgrounds, Gilboa, 3 miles away   Trails Near Schoharie Creek: Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Schoharie Creek: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 62 miles away   Lakes Near Schoharie Creek