Pennsylvania whitewater - Lackawanna River, Lackawanna / Luzerne County Lackawanna / Luzerne county, Carbondale to Susquehanna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     26.8 miles   Hi...We're driving to WV from MA, and stopping in Scranton/WB area. Looking for quiet water for recreational kayaking. Any suggestions? Says The 2009 Riverfest will be held May 9. Says Dan This years Riverfest will be held on Saturday May 12, 2007. It is sponsored by the Lackawanna River Corridor Association and will have an 8 and 11 miled timed race, a river regatta (dressed up craft to win a prize) and Duck a Thon (sponsor a duck, winner will get some sort of cash award).  Most participants do not take it very seriously so it is a fun     event. Says Dan There is a nice stretch of pretty easy whitewater from Archbald to Blakely. It is class I and II with a nice flow. Rapids tend to be cobbles and there are a few nice ledges. Put in is at the softball/soccer field in Archbald. Take out is at the park in Blakely. Great pubs nearby for apre river. Great wings and local food. There is a 11 mile race from Archbald to Scranton every may. Lots of fun with a festival at the end. This years Lacakanna River Fest is the weekend of May 6, 2006. SYOTR Says Dan Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in   location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, as you can see on the road map further down. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The Carbondale to Susquehanna River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The Carbondale to Susquehanna River section of Lackawanna River in Pennsylvania is 26.8 miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Campbell Ledge is an interesting location to explore while at Lackawanna River, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre here. Through the days of summer at Lackawanna River temperatures are generally in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Lackawanna River temperatures plunge to the 10's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Lackawanna River; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is January. Lackawanna River, Carbondale to Susquehanna River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 26.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.33916 Longitude: -75.79139 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.34109 Longitude: -75.793 Paddler input for Lackawanna River, Pennsylvania: The upper section (Stillwater Dam to Simpson) has terrific whitewater, pretty much non stop. Mainly class 1 - 2 with the exception of a 5 foot ledge split by a rock ''islet''. Take a straight pourover on the right or a twisting spiraling flume on the left. Either way scout for wood beforehand. (I chose left...it was a nice day for a swim) - Dan This year the Lackawanna River Corridor Association's Riverfest will take place on May 10, 2008. Visit their website for the incidentals. A fun race of 11 or 8 miles to the finish line in Scranton. - Dan Jump rock and swing: Archbald - Dan Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lackawanna River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: MONTROSE 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Pittston Knights Inn, Pittston 2 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn. We are centrally located to all major Pocono Area attractions. We are just 3 miles from the new Mohegan Sun Slot Machine Casino. Pocono International Racetrack with NASCAR ... Super 8 Motel - Pittston, Pittston 3 miles away The Super 8 of Pittston is located approximately five miles from Scranton, Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport, and Steamtown National Park. This location is also three miles from the Red Barr... Holiday Inn Express Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Airport, Pittston 4 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport Hotel is conveniently located at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, just off I-81 at Exit 178A and only minutes from the Pennsylvani...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Lackawanna River, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lackawanna River, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Lackawanna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lackawanna River.   Whitewater Near Lackawanna River: Spring Brook, Lackawanna County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Nesbitt Reservoir to Moosic) Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven) Bowman Creek, Wyoming County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River) Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport) Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940) Meshoppen Creek, Susquehanna/Wyoming County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 17 miles long (LR57012 to Meshoppen) Black Creek, Carbon County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth) Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)   Ski Areas Near Lackawanna River: Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 600 vertical feet Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 250 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 475 vertical feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 800 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 250 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lackawanna River: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Pittston Knights Inn, Pittston , 2 miles away Super 8 Motel - Pittston, Pittston , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Airport, Pittston , 4 miles away Red Roof Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre , 5 miles away Best Western East Mountain Inn & Suites, Wilkes-Barre , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lackawanna River: Highland Camp Ground, Dalton, 8 miles away How Kola Camp, Dalton, 11 miles away Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas, 13 miles away   Trails Near Lackawanna River: Pinnacle Trail, Lackawanna County , 5 miles away Refuge Trail, Lackawanna County , 12 miles away Choke Creek Trail, Lackawanna County , 13 miles away Boulder Field Trail, Carbon County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Lackawanna River: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 45 miles away Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 49 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lackawanna River: Fox Hill Country Club, Pittston , 1 miles away Applewood Golf Course, Pittston , 5 miles away Hollenback Golf Course, Wilkes Barre , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Lackawanna River