Pennsylvania whitewater - Paradise Creek, Monroe County

Monroe county, Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     7.7 miles
  The Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section of Paradise Creek in Pennsylvania is 7.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're coming from East Stroudsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip.
    And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Monroe County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and
paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Paradise Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section is the only one. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Paradise Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; during May this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the
 
driest. A fine spot close to Paradise Creek is Redrock Glen; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Alpine Mountain.
This is such a fun river. Paradise Falls is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here, and you're sure to come across some friendly folks from East Stroudsburg here. During the long summer days, highs generally are in the 70's at Paradise Creek while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Paradise Creek plunge into the 10's.

Paradise Creek, Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 7.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.1285
Longitude: -75.31601

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.0675
Longitude: -75.2203

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Current weather conditions at Paradise Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: TOBYHANNA 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

NAOMI VILLAGE, Mountainhome
4 miles away
Naomi Village is a collection of mountain cottages snuggled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. This property is perfect if you are looking for a stress free weekend for two or a family reunion. Enj...

Great Wolf Lodge - Poconos PA, Scotrun
4 miles away
Great Wolf Lodge is located in Scotrun, PA in the beautiful Pocono mountains. We are home to Pennslyvania's premier 91,000 square foot INDOOR entertainment area featuring our indoor waterpark, Bear Tr...

Ramada Limited Tannersville Pocono, Tannersville
4 miles away
Ramada Limited Tannersville is located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, five minutes from Mount Airy Casino and Resort, Camelback Mountain and Camelbeach Water Park, and walking distance to the C...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Paradise Creek.
 Whitewater Near Paradise Creek:
Pocono Creek, Monroe County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.6 miles long (Tannersville to Stroudsburg)
Brodhead Creek, Monroe County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)
Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)
Wallenpaupack Creek, Wayne County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road)
Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)
Martins Creek, Northampton County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Flicksville to mouth)
Lehigh River, Carbon / Lehigh / Northhampton / Monroe County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 82.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 435 to Canal Park Allentown)
Middle Creek - Lackawaxen Tributary, Wayne County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (T412 to mouth)
Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940)
Pequest River, Warren County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)
 Ski Areas Near Paradise Creek:
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 3 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 4 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 6 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 415 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Paradise Creek:
NAOMI VILLAGE, Mountainhome , 4 miles away
Great Wolf Lodge - Poconos PA, Scotrun , 4 miles away
Ramada Limited Tannersville Pocono, Tannersville , 4 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn - Bartonsville/Poconos Area, Bartonsville , 5 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - MT. POCONO, Mount Pocono , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Paradise Creek:
Maple Rock Campsite, Henryville, 1 miles away
Lindenmere Sports & Arts center, Henryville, 1 miles away
Outdoor world Resort, Scotrun, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Paradise Creek:
Indian Trail, Monroe County , 6 miles away
Camelback Trail, Monroe County , 7 miles away
Lakeside Trail, Monroe County , 11 miles away
Burley Inlet Trail, Pike County , 11 miles away
Snow Shanty Trail, Pike County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Paradise Creek:
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 22 miles away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 22 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Paradise Creek:
Evergreen Golf Club, Analomink , 4 miles away
Buck Hill Falls CO Golf Club, Buck Hill Falls , 5 miles away
Terra Golf Course, East Stroudsburg , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Paradise Creek

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