New Jersey whitewater, Raritan River - North Branch Morris Somerset county, West of Mendham to North of Far Hills section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8.6 miles   Is it OK to kayak? Says Keith T Weaver The natural beauty of New Jersey and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Trenton-Ewing, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch of Raritan River - North Branch is 8.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. There's camping available near Raritan River - North Branch. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the   general area: Here at Raritan River - North Branch there are plenty of people from Far Hills. During the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Raritan River - North Branch with night lows in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Raritan River - North Branch. Raritan River - North Branch gets a lot of water. The month with most of the rain is August; the driest of the months is February. Raritan River - North Branch, West of Mendham to North of Far Hills 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 Raritan River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Raritan River - North Branch: Raritan River - North Branch, Morris / Somerset County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 8.6 miles long (West of Mendham to North of Far Hills) India Brook, Morris County, 4 miles away       Class III-V - 1 miles long (Upstream to Mountainside Road) Lamington River, Somerset Hunterdon County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (Rt 512 at Pottersville to confluence with North Branch of Raritan) Lamington River, Morris County, 6 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 5.8 miles long (Chester to Pottersville) Rockaway Creek, Hunterdon County, 12 miles away       Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Mountainville to McCrea Mills) Raritan River - South Branch, Hunterdon County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Hoffman's Bridge to Readingsburg) Paulins Kill River, Sussex Warren County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Stillwater to Delaware River) Raritan River - South Branch, Hunterdon Somerset County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 27 miles long (High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of Raritan) Rockaway River, Morris County, 18 miles away       Class IV-V - 0.7 miles long (Below Falls to Route 287) Pequest River, Warren County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)   Ski Areas Near Raritan River - North Branch: Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 26 miles away, 1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 27 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Mt. Peter, New York , 36 miles away, 400 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 40 miles away, 400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 7 runs Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Holiday Mountain, New York , 47 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs Camelback, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs   Marinas Near Raritan River - North Branch: Lake's End Marina, Stanhope , 11 miles away Lee's County Park Marina, Mount Arlington , 11 miles away Johnny's Marina, Hopatcong , 11 miles away Bridge Marina, Lake Hopatcong , 12 miles away Beebe Marina, Lake Hopatcong , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Raritan River - North Branch: Bernards Inn, Bernardsville , 5 miles away Hotel Indigo BASKING RIDGE - WARREN, Basking Ridge , 6 miles away Somerset Hills Hotel, Warren , 6 miles away Courtyard Basking Ridge, Basking Ridge , 6 miles away Hyatt House Bridgewater, Bridgewater , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Raritan River - North Branch: Hi-Hills Camp, Far Hills, 2 miles away Fla Net Park Campgrounds, Flanders, 8 miles away Delaware River Family Campgrd, Budd Lake, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Raritan River - North Branch: Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 32 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 32 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Raritan River - North Branch: Morris County Park, Morristown , 4 miles away Links At Brigantine Beach, Brigantine , 5 miles away Mount Freedom Golf, Mt Frdm , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Raritan River - North Branch Sunrise Lake, Morris , 7 miles away Mount Kemble Lake, Morris , 8 miles away Washington Valley Reservoir, Somerset , 9 miles away