Pennsylvania whitewater - Lackawaxen River, Pike County

Pike county, Above Delaware confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5 miles
  The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Above Delaware confluence section of Lackawaxen River in Pike County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Lackawaxen River than the Above Delaware confluence stretch. A
    good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Lackawaxen River. The starting location is a reasonable drive from East Stroudsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Lackawaxen River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls all through May while February is the month with the least
 
amount of precipitation. Throughout the days of summer at Lackawaxen River temperatures are regularly in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Lackawaxen River nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
Going for a hike along the Steam Mill Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area; if the weather is brilliant, you can go for a hike 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

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Current weather conditions at Lackawaxen River, Pennsylvania
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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 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...

Tanglewood (Vri), Hawley
12 miles away
Situated in the pristine surroundings of the Pocono Mountains and Lake Wallenpaupack, Tanglwood is perfect for both the active vacationer and people looking for peace and quiet. Lake Wallenpaupack of...



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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 Lackawaxen River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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 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
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 41 miles away, 620 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lackawaxen River:
The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley , 6 miles away
The Settlers Inn, Hawley , 11 miles away
Tanglewood (Vri), Hawley , 12 miles away
Villa Roma Resort Lodges, Callicoon , 15 miles away
Caesars Cove Haven, Lakeville , 16 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

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