Massachusetts whitewater, Deerfield River Franklin county, Bear Swamp to Route 2 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     9.5 miles   This section of Deerfield River in Franklin County is 9.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The wonderful Massachusetts scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because     it is a very popular destination. The put-in location is a short drive from Bennington, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and just being out on the river for   a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: People from Rowe love to come to Deerfield River, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Dunbar Brook Trail. A visit to Monroe State Forest revives the spirit, and Berkshire East has nice slopes and a friendly staff. This is a great river. Deerfield River is right by the Busby Trail, and Mohawk Trail State Forest is a great place. Deerfield River is a good spot of normal precipitation. The month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while February is mostly the driest month. Through the summertime months highs here at Deerfield River get into the 70's. Deerfield River, Bear Swamp to Route 2 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 Deerfield River.   Whitewater Near Deerfield River: Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Cold River, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Chickley River, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 5 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County, 8 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington)   Ski Areas Near Deerfield River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 5 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 16 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Stratton, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 26 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs   Hotels Near Deerfield River: Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 12 miles away The Porches Inn At MASS MoCA, North Adams , 12 miles away Snow Goose Inn, West Dover , 15 miles away Laylas Riverside Lodge, West Dover , 15 miles away Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deerfield River: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Rowe, 1 miles away Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 5 miles away Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 6 miles away   Trails Near Deerfield River: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 4 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire , 8 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington , 11 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 13 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Deerfield River: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Massachusetts , 2 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 4 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, Massachusetts , 6 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deerfield River: Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 7 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 10 miles away Edge Hill Golf Course, Shelburne Falls , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Deerfield River Lake Sadawga, Windham , 8 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 12 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 15 miles away