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

The starting location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often
 
easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. 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. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Carbondale to Susquehanna River section is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're addicted to cool geologic highlights, try Campbell Ledge; you'll meet a lot of people from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre here. An average amount of rain falls at Lackawanna River; the wettest month of the year is typically June, that's the one that rains the most while January is ordinarily the driest month.
All through the warm months at Lackawanna River highs are mostly in the 70's; the overnight is a little colder of course, ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows at Lackawanna River all through the wintertime generally fall into the 10's.

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

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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:
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 600 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
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 415 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lackawanna River:
Knights Inn - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Pittston, Pittston , 2 miles away
Super 8 Pittston, Pittston , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON(AIRPORT), Pittston , 4 miles away
Wilkes Barre Red Roof Inn, 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

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