Massachusetts whitewater, Deerfield River Franklin county, Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7 miles   There is a portage around the #2 dam which is about a mile or so below the Wilcox Hollow put in. The portage includes an 800 foot long carry and a scramble down a steep, rocky slope. Says Brewbeer Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in is not too far from Springfield, there's a road map further     down the page with more info on that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful scenery of Massachusetts and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge stretch of Deerfield River in Franklin County is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge stretch is just one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby   campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: A day at Greenfield Beach right next door to Deerfield River is time well spent, and don't leave without dropping by Holyoke Range State Park. One of the best things about Deerfield River is its proximity to Horse Race. You don't ought to go far from Deerfield River to enjoy South River State Forest, and if you're going to from Conway, you won't be the only one. Head up to Berkshire East and strap some skis to your feet, and a good place like Skinner State Park is too great to leave out. Deerfield River, Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge 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: Millers River - Lower, Franklin County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter North River, Franklin County, 10 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain) Green River, Windham / Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden) Swift River, Benzie County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Green River, Franklin County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 16 miles away       Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam)   Ski Areas Near Deerfield River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 16 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Haystack, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Stratton, Vermont , 32 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 38 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 38 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs   Marinas Near Deerfield River: Franklin County Boat Club, Gill , 13 miles away Marina Restaurant, Brattleboro , 18 miles away   Beaches Near Deerfield River: Greenfield Beach, Franklin , 5 miles away Horse Race, Franklin , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Deerfield River: Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 4 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 4 miles away Rodeway Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 5 miles away Red Roof PLUS+ South Deerfield, South Deerfield , 6 miles away Brandt House, Greenfield , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deerfield River: Springbrook Family Camping Area, Shelburne Falls, 5 miles away Barton Cove, Greenfield, 6 miles away White Birch Campgrounds, Whately, 7 miles away   Trails Near Deerfield River: Sunset Trail, Windham , 15 miles away Sunrise Trail, Windham , 16 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden , 17 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham , 17 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Deerfield River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 65 miles away Holyoke Range State Park, Massachusetts , 14 miles away Skinner State Park, Massachusetts , 15 miles away Fort Dummer State Park, Vermont , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deerfield River: The Meadows Golf Club, Greenfield , 6 miles away Country Club of Greenfield, Greenfield , 7 miles away Edge Hill Golf Course, Shelburne Falls , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Deerfield River Factory Hollow Pond, Hampshire , 13 miles away Nashawannuck Pond, Hampshire , 15 miles away Whiting Street Reservoir, Hampden , 17 miles away