Pennsylvania whitewater - Spring Brook, Lackawanna County

Lackawanna county, Nesbitt Reservoir to Moosic section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7 miles
  This stretch of Spring Brook in Pennsylvania is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Spring Brook. The scenic beauty of Lackawanna County
    and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer brings highs in the 70's to Spring Brook, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Spring Brook. All the water falling down from the sky makes Spring Brook a wet spot; June is the month that gets the most rain while February is typically the driest month.
The snow is good at Sno Mountain.
 

Spring Brook, Nesbitt Reservoir to Moosic road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.32619
Longitude: -75.6542

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.3571
Longitude: -75.7372

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard Scranton Wilkes-Barre, Moosic
Whether traveling for business or fun, the Courtyard Scranton Wilkes-Barre provides you with exactly what you need to make all of your travels successful. Our location at the base of Sno Mountain in ...

Comfort Suites Scranton, Scranton
2 miles away
Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the Comfort Suites at Montage is an all-suite property located on Montage Mountain (Sno Mountain Ski Area, Toyota Pavilion, PNC Stadium), only minutes...

Hampton Inn Scranton at Montage Mountain, Scranton
2 miles away
The Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain hotel is in a picturesque location at the base of Sno Mountain in Pennsylvania. Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain hotel is conveniently located dire...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Spring Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Spring Brook.
 Whitewater Near Spring Brook:
Lackawanna River, Lackawanna / Luzerne County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 26.8 miles long (Carbondale to Susquehanna River)
Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven)
Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport)
Lackawanna River, Susquehanna / Wayne / Lackawanna County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Stillwater Lake to Carbondale)
Bowman Creek, Wyoming County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River)
Black Creek, Carbon County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth)
Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River)
Meshoppen Creek, Susquehanna/Wyoming County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 17 miles long (LR57012 to Meshoppen)
 Ski Areas Near Spring Brook:
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 2 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 12 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 415 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Spring Brook:
Courtyard Scranton Wilkes-Barre, Moosic , 1 miles away
Comfort Suites Scranton, Scranton , 2 miles away
Hampton Inn Scranton at Montage Mountain, Scranton , 2 miles away
Rodeway Inn Moosic, Moosic , 2 miles away
Econo Lodge Scranton, Scranton , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spring Brook:
Highland Camp Ground, Dalton, 9 miles away
How Kola Camp, Dalton, 10 miles away
Lake Greeley Camp, Moscow, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Spring Brook:
Pinnacle Trail, Lackawanna County , 7 miles away
Refuge Trail, Lackawanna County , 7 miles away
Choke Creek Trail, Lackawanna County , 9 miles away
Boulder Field Trail, Carbon County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Spring Brook:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 42 miles away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 42 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Spring Brook:
Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Spring Brook

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