Connecticut whitewater, Bantam River Litchfield county, Stoddard Road to Shepaug River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.4 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Torrington, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Connecticut is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting     your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Stoddard Road to Shepaug River section is one of them. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The scenic beauty of Litchfield County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This section of Bantam River is 5.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: What would winter be without some skiing at Woodbury; Morris Town Beach is a lovely beach   to visit. Bantam River is right by the Mattatuck Trail, and at Bantam River you always meet someone from Bantam. This river has it all. Everybody loves Mt. Tom State Park, and you ought to beyond doubt explore charming Litchfield Town Beach while you're here. Mohawk Mountain State Park is a delightful spot to go if you're at Bantam River. Bantam River generally gets a lot of rain. August is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. At Bantam River throughout the warm months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Bantam River, Stoddard Road to Shepaug River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Bantam River.   Whitewater Near Bantam River: Shepaug River, Litchfield County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Route 341 to Route 67) Bantam River, Litchfield County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Stoddard Road to Shepaug River) East Aspetuck River, Litchfield County, 10 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Housatonic River) Housatonic River, Litchfield County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 22.5 miles long (Falls Village Hydro to Kent) Housatonic River, Litchfield County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (below Falls Village Hydro Plant) Housatonic River, Litchfield County, 17 miles away       Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Bulls Bridge Dam to Gaylordsville) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County, 20 miles away       Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge) Tenmile, Litchfield County, 20 miles away       Class I-III - 4.2 miles long (South Dover NY to Gaylordsville Ct) Ten Mile River, Dutchess County, 20 miles away       Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wassaic to NY line) Still River, Litchfield County, 21 miles away       Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook)   Ski Areas Near Bantam River: Woodbury, Connecticut , 6 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 8 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Thunder Ridge, New York , 24 miles away, 500 foot drop, 4 lifts, 30 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 25 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Catamount, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Bantam River: West Cove Marina, New Milford , 12 miles away Lakeside Marina, Southbury , 14 miles away Echo Bay Marina, Brookfield , 16 miles away Eichlers Cove Marina, Sandy Hook , 17 miles away Pocono Point Marina, Danbury , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Bantam River: Morris Town Beach, Litchfield , 3 miles away Litchfield Town Beach, Litchfield , 4 miles away Pine Ledge, Fairfield , 18 miles away Mudge Pond Town Beach, Litchfield , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Bantam River: Litchfield Inn, BW Premier Collection, Litchfield , 4 miles away The Mayflower Grace, Washington , 4 miles away Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield , 9 miles away Longwood Country Inn, Woodbury , 9 miles away Country Loft Bed And Breakfast, Woodbury , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Bantam River: Looking Glass Hill Campgrounds, Bantam, 1 miles away Cozy Hills Campground, Litchfield County, 1 miles away White Memorial Cons Center - Point Folly, Bantam, 3 miles away   Trails Near Bantam River: Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Litchfield , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Bantam River: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 54 miles away Mt. Tom State Park, Connecticut , 1 miles away Mohawk Mountain State Park, Connecticut , 7 miles away Lake Waramaug State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Bantam River: Stonybrook Golf Course, Litchfield , 4 miles away Pomperaug Golf Club, Southbury , 11 miles away Gainfield Farms Golf Course, Southbury , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Bantam River Bantam Lake, Litchfield , 3 miles away Lake Floren, Litchfield , 4 miles away Mohawk Pond, Litchfield , 6 miles away