Windham
county,
Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 2.75 miles
This section of West River is 2.75 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Windham County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park section is one of them. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The rivers for whitewater
rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots
for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: West River frequently gets much rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is February. High temperatures at West River all through the warm days of summer are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at West River are in the 10's.
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