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 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 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...   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 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