Pennsylvania whitewater - Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County

Pike/Monroe county, Pickeral Lake to Bushkill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     25 miles
  The put-in is not too far from East Stroudsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Pike/Monroe County and the water flowing gracefully down Bush Kill Creek will make you feel great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but
    you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other stretches to paddle along Bush Kill Creek than the Pickeral Lake to Bushkill stretch. The Pickeral Lake to Bushkill section of Bush Kill Creek in Pennsylvania is 25 miles long and is rated by
American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Much rainfall falls at Bush Kill Creek; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February.
There is a pleasant hiking trail in close
 
proximity to Bush Kill Creek called the Bald Barren Trail, and going for a hike on the Flat Ridge Trail is always a great adventure. All through the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 70's at Bush Kill Creek, and the overnight is a bit chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 30's while Bush Kill Creek nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.

Bush Kill Creek, Pickeral Lake to Bushkill road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 25 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.2517
Longitude: -75.08671

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.0909
Longitude: -75.00371

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Current weather conditions at Bush Kill Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: HAWLEY 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill
5 miles away
Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a full-service four season 400-acre retreat nestled in the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The Resort offe...

Value Inn East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg
6 miles away
Located in the heart of The Pocono, surrounded by abundant scenic beauty of North East PA, Value Inn and Suites is an ideal place to spend your vacations. Minutes away from Bushkill Falls, Shawnee Mou...

Caesars Pocono Palace, Marshalls Creek
9 miles away
Spend time with your special someone at the all-inclusive Pocono Palace Resort, a couples-only resort. Romance is in the air and it?s never been easier to relax and enjoy your well-earned alone time. ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Bush Kill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bush Kill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bush Kill Creek:
Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery's Road to Route 209)
Brodhead Creek, Monroe County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)
Shohola Creek, Pike County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth)
Raymondskill Creek, Pike County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209)
Paradise Creek, Monroe County , 16 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth)
Pocono Creek, Monroe County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.6 miles long (Tannersville to Stroudsburg)
Lackawaxen River, Pike County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Above Delaware confluence)
Pequest River, Warren County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)
Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike County , 19 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)
Wallenpaupack Creek, Wayne County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road)
 Ski Areas Near Bush Kill Creek:
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 7 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 415 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 37 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 38 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 475 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bush Kill Creek:
Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill , 5 miles away
Value Inn East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg , 6 miles away
Caesars Pocono Palace, Marshalls Creek , 9 miles away
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee On Delaware , 9 miles away
Shawnee Village Resort, East Stroudsburg , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bush Kill Creek:
Ken's woods Campgrounds, Bushkill, 3 miles away
Outdoor World Timothy Lake, Bushkill, 3 miles away
Resorts USA, Bushkill, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Bush Kill Creek:
Bald Barren Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away
Flat Ridge Trail, Pike County , 5 miles away
Kinney Trail, Pike County , 7 miles away
Smith Trail, Pike County , 7 miles away
Camp Biff Trail, Pike County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Bush Kill Creek:
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 7 miles away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Bush Kill Creek

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