New York whitewater - Woodland Creek, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County

Ulster county, Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     5.2 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Kingston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Ulster County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are no other sections to paddle along Woodland Creek than the Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River section. This section of
    Woodland Creek in New York is 5.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of
rivers here are not for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The Catskill Mountains scenery is wonderful. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Woodland Creek; through May this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February. Woodland Creek is right next door to
 
Woodland Valley which is beyond doubt worth visiting, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Woodland Creek; Phoenicia Trail is a fine local trail.
Just can't get enough of the Catskill Mountains. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Willow Trail. Summertime at Woodland Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is rather colder of course, mostly in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Woodland Creek.

Woodland Creek, Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 5.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.04339
Longitude: -74.3315

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.08169
Longitude: -74.33171

Paddler input for Woodland Creek, New York:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Woodland Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
WXPort

Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Winwood Inn, Windham
14 miles away
Step off the slopes and its a short ride to relaxation. Our hotel shuttle will quickly deliver everyone and his or her gear to the warm and cozy Winwood Inn. Its close and very affordable. Our rooms a...

Hotel Vienna, Windham
14 miles away
Windham is set high in the Catskill Mountains. In winter there is Windham Mountain and other winter sports. Year-round it offers excellent recreational opportunities. In summer, the air is delightfull...

Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson
16 miles away
Discover 600 acres of majestic landscapes and the fabled Shawangunk Mountains adjacent to Minnewaska State Park. Located only 20 minutes from New Paltz or Kingston, New York. The Lexington Hudson Vall...



OTHER_INFO
  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 Woodland Creek, New York
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Woodland 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 Woodland Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Woodland Creek.
 Whitewater Near Woodland Creek:
Esopus Creek, ulster County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Big Indian to Boiceville)
Stony Clove Creek, Greene/ Ulster County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River)
West Kill River, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek)
East Kill River, Greene County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
Rochester Creek, Ulster County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Liebhardt to Mill Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Woodland Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 12 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 13 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 25 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 30 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 46 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 46 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Woodland Creek:
Winwood Inn, Windham , 14 miles away
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 14 miles away
Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson , 16 miles away
Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville , 19 miles away
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Woodland Creek:
Romer Mountain Park, Phoenicia, 1 miles away
Uncle Pete's Recreation Park, Phoenicia, 1 miles away
Sleepy Hollow Camp Site, Phoenicia, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Woodland Creek:
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 3 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 5 miles away
Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 7 miles away
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 9 miles away
Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Woodland Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 59 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 63 miles away

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater