Pennsylvania whitewater - Lehigh River, Carbon County Carbon county, Francis Walters Dam to White Haven section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     6.75 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Carbon County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Francis Walters Dam to White Haven section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect     for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch of Lehigh River in Carbon County is 6.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Lehigh River usually tend to be in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Lehigh River. The high level of rain makes Lehigh River   a relatively wet location; August is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Devils Elbow is a glorious location to explore while in the vicinity. Lehigh River, Francis Walters Dam to White Haven road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 6.75 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.10948 Longitude: -75.72471 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.05548 Longitude: -75.77063 Paddler input for Lehigh River, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lehigh River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: FREELAND 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Lake Harmony/White Haven, White Haven 2 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Lake Harmony/White Haven, Pennsylvania. The Knights Inn is conveniently located off I-80 Exit 277 and Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 95. Located just minutes away from all lo... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WHITE HAVEN - LAKE HARMONY, White Haven 2 miles away Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Pocono Mountain, a completely 100% tobacco free hotel, the best place to Stay Smart in White Haven with easy access to the Interstate 80, Interstate 476... Mountain Laurel Resort & Spa, White Haven 2 miles away Mountain Laurel Resort and Spa in the Pocono Mountains is located near major ski areas and the Pocono Raceway. The resort is truly a four-season vacation getaway with decor inspired by the woodlands ...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Lehigh River, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lehigh 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 Lehigh River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lehigh River.   Whitewater Near Lehigh River: Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport) Black Creek, Carbon County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth) Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940) Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Rockport to Glen Onoko) Lackawanna River, Lackawanna / Luzerne County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 26.8 miles long (Carbondale to Susquehanna River) Spring Brook, Lackawanna County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Nesbitt Reservoir to Moosic) Lizard Creek, Schuykill / Carbon County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road) Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)   Ski Areas Near Lehigh River: Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 7 miles away, 600 vertical feet Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 250 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 475 vertical feet Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 800 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 250 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 510 vertical feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lehigh River: Knights Inn Lake Harmony/White Haven, White Haven , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WHITE HAVEN - LAKE HARMONY, White Haven , 2 miles away Mountain Laurel Resort & Spa, White Haven , 2 miles away Comfort Inn -Pocono Mountain, White Haven , 3 miles away Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lehigh River: Lehigh Gorge Campground, White Haven, 1 miles away Sandy Valley Campground, White Haven, 2 miles away Whitewater Raft Campground, Weatherly, 9 miles away   Trails Near Lehigh River: Boulder Field Trail, Carbon County , 8 miles away Choke Creek Trail, Lackawanna County , 9 miles away Refuge Trail, Lackawanna County , 11 miles away Pinnacle Trail, Lackawanna County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Lehigh River: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 33 miles away Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 51 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lehigh River: Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven , 1 miles away Wilkes Barre Golf Club, Bear Creek , 5 miles away