New York whitewater - Wappinger Creek, Dutchess County Dutchess county, Red Oak Mills to New Hamburg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section of Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one     of the great campgrounds nearby. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer here at Wappinger Creek, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are frequently in the 30's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Wappinger Creek tend to be in the 10's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Wappinger Creek a wet place; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is February.   Wappinger Creek, Red Oak Mills to New Hamburg road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.6539 Longitude: -73.8735 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.58319 Longitude: -73.94551 Paddler input for Wappinger Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wappinger Creek, New York Local climate location: MOHONK LAKE 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie 2 miles away The Hampton Inn and Suites Poughkeepsie New York hotel is located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley near the intersection of Route 9 and IBM Road. The hotel is a short drive to world class touri... Residence Inn By Marriott Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie 3 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie is the perfect extended stay hotel for project teams, relocations, temporary housing, or corporate housing in Poughkeepsie NY. Residence Inn Poughkeepsie has per... Econo Lodge Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie 3 miles away Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Econo Lodge of Poughkeepsie features free high speed internet service in the lobby and selected rooms, complimentary continental breakfast buffet,...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Wappinger Creek, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wappinger 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 Kingston, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Wappinger Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wappinger Creek.   Whitewater Near Wappinger Creek: Moodna Creek, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Woodbury Creek to Old Forge Hill Road) Wallkill River, Orange/ Ulster County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Walden to mouth) Popolopen Creek, Orange County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (to Popolopen Bridge) Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road) Peters Kill River, Ulster County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Minnewaska to Rondout Creek) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1)   Ski Areas Near Wappinger Creek: Thunder Ridge, New York , 23 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 29 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 33 miles away, 400 vertical feet Hunter Mountain, New York , 37 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Catamount, New York , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 43 miles away, 640 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Woodbury, Connecticut , 45 miles away, 300 vertical feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 45 miles away, 620 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wappinger Creek: Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie , 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away Inn at the Falls, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wappinger Creek: Sylvan Lake Beach Park, Hopewell Junction, 11 miles away Newburgh/New York City N KOA, Plattekill, 11 miles away Ulster County Four-h Camp, New Paltz, 13 miles away   Trails Near Wappinger Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Putnam County , 13 miles away Stillwell Lake Trail, Orange County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Wappinger Creek: Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn - NY , 54 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wappinger Creek: Dutchess Golf & Country, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away Mc Cann Memorial Golf Course, Poughkeepsie , 3 miles away College Hill Golf Course, Poughkeepsie , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Wappinger Creek