Pennsylvania whitewater - Lackawaxen River, Pike County Pike county, Above Delaware confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5 miles   The wonderful Pike County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a short drive from East Stroudsburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are no other stretches to paddle along Lackawaxen River than the Above Delaware confluence stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because     it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The Above Delaware confluence stretch of Lackawaxen River in Pennsylvania is 5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Lackawaxen River highs are generally in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's, and night lows through the winter for Lackawaxen River tend to be in the 10's. A common amount of precipitation falls here   at Lackawaxen River; the month with most of the rain is May, and February is when it's the driest. Go for a hike on the Steam Mill Trail, and splendid hiking is available along the Crawford Trail. Lackawaxen River, Above Delaware confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.48865 Longitude: -75.05792 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.48382 Longitude: -74.98799 Paddler input for Lackawaxen River, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lackawaxen River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: HAWLEY 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley 6 miles away The Lodge at Woodloch is an ideal drive to destination within 90 miles of NYC and most cities in the Northeastern Region. Situated in the beautiful lake region of northeastern Pennsylvania on 75 acres... The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley 7 miles away The Settlers Inn, Hawley 11 miles away The Settlers Inn is a place to gather. Relax, play, and rejuvenate in the Delaware Highlands at this artfully decorated mission-style inn. Stroll the extensive grounds and discover colorful flower and...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Lackawaxen River, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lackawaxen 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 East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Lackawaxen River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lackawaxen River.   Whitewater Near Lackawaxen River: Shohola Creek, Pike County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth) Delaware River, Delaware/ Sullivan/ Orange County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 77 miles long (Hancock to Port Jervis) Callicoon Creek - East Branch, Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Route 52 bridge to confluence with North Br. Callicoon) Callicoon Creek - North Branch, Sullivan County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Gossweyler Pond and Dam to East Branc) Raymondskill Creek, Pike County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209) Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill) Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery's Road to Route 209) Mongaup River, Orange/ Sullivan County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Rio Dam to Delaware River) Delaware River, Sullivan/ Orange/ Pike County , 19 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Mongaup Wave) Middle Creek - Lackawaxen Tributary, Wayne County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (T412 to mouth)   Ski Areas Near Lackawaxen River: Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 415 vertical feet Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 650 vertical feet Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 700 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 450 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 250 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 400 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 800 vertical feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 39 miles away, 1040 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lackawaxen River: The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley , 6 miles away The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley , 7 miles away The Settlers Inn, Hawley , 11 miles away Tanglewood (Vri), Hawley , 12 miles away Villa Roma Resort Lodges, Callicoon , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lackawaxen River: Camp Shohola, Greeley, 4 miles away Lake Greeley Camp, Greeley, 4 miles away Camp Watonka, Hawley, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lackawaxen River: Steam Mill Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away Crawford Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away Maple Brook Trail, Pike County , 8 miles away Bald Hill Trail, Pike County , 8 miles away Schiff Trail, Sullivan County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Lackawaxen River: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 8 miles away Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lackawaxen River: Cricket Hill Golf Club, Hawley , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Lackawaxen River