Vermont whitewater - White River, Green Mountains, Windsor County

Windsor county, Rochester to Bethel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     20 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. If you're coming from Barre it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Windsor County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting your paddling muscles activated
    and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch of White River is 20 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. This river
system has a few good paddling sections and the Rochester to Bethel section is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Green Mountains. White River gets a typical amount of annual
 
rainfall; most of the rain falls during August; the driest month of the year is February.
Bethel Town Forest is a tremendous local forest, and don't leave White River without first checking out Heap Pinnacle. At White River during the warm months highs are in the 70's; the night is slightly colder of course, mostly in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for White River.

White River, Rochester to Bethel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.87888
Longitude: -72.81334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.82222
Longitude: -72.58695

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Current weather conditions at White River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: ROCHESTER 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

North Star Lodge, Killington
11 miles away
Cozy. That best describes the overall feeling you get when you arrive at North Star. Enjoy our pool area and take in the sweeping views that surround us. Our pool is heated comfortably all year long. ...

Comfort Inn Killington, Killington
11 miles away
Quiet townhouse setting located 3 miles from base of Killington Ski Resort. Nicely appointed rooms with air conditioning and HBO. Kitchenette and Jacuzzi in some rooms. Outdoor heated pool. Free delux...

Mountain Sports Inn, Killington
12 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Barre, Vermont, the metro area neareast to White River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
White River - First Branch, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam)
White River, Orange County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)
Mad River, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River)
Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 23 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4)
Winooski River, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury)
Mill River, Rutland County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (East Wallingford to Clarendon)
Middlebury River, Addison County , 26 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury)
Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 26 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill)
Black River, Windsor County , 26 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Whitesville to Perkinsville)
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 26 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Twin Farms, Vermont , 10 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 14 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 14 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 20 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2210 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 30 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
North Star Lodge, Killington , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn Killington, Killington , 11 miles away
Mountain Sports Inn, Killington , 12 miles away
The Woods Resort And Spa, Killington , 12 miles away
Red Roof Inn Killington, Killington , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Abel Mountain Campground, Randolph, 5 miles away
Silver Lake State Park, Bethel, 5 miles away
Mountain Trails Camping Area, Rochester, 8 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Barnard Trail, Windsor County , 8 miles away
Bear Hill Trail, Orange County , 11 miles away
Circle Trail, Rutland County , 13 miles away
Juggernaut Trail, Rutland County , 14 miles away
South Pond Trail, Rutland County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near White River:
Montague Golf Club, Randolph , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near White River

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