New York whitewater, Black River Oneida Lewis county, Hawkinsville to Port Leyden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     2.7 miles   The Hawkinsville to Port Leyden section of Black River in Oneida / Lewis County is 2.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+ section. The scenic beauty of Oneida / Lewis County and the water flowing gracefully down Black River beats anything. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Hawkinsville to Port Leyden stretch is just one of many. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in     New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The starting point is not too far from Utica-Rome. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Black River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: A   day on the slopes of Snow Ridge is just what you need, and a journey here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to nearby Delta Lake State Park. At Black River you always meet someone from Port Leyden; don't leave without visiting Pixley Falls State Park. This river is so great. From a precipitation point of view Black River is a quite common spot. November is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summer months here at Black River, high temperatures typically reach the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Black River, Oneida / Lewis County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) Black River, Oneida County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hawkinsville to Norton Road) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 5 miles away       Class V - 5 miles long (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls) Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 9 miles long (Rock Island to Fowlersville) Otter Creek, Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class III-V - 10.4 miles long (Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road) Cincinnati Creek, Oneida County, 14 miles away       Class V - 4.5 miles long (Remsen to Barneveld) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 14 miles away       Class III - 3 miles long (McKeever to Rock Island) Mohawk River, Oneida County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (West Branch to Hillside) Black River, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Enos to Route 72)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Snow Ridge, New York , 9 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Woods Valley, New York , 13 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs McCauley Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Dry Hill, New York , 46 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Toggenburg, New York , 57 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Song Mountain, New York , 70 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 77 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Greek Peak, New York , 77 miles away, 952 foot drop, 9 lifts, 29 runs Belleayre, New York , 89 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs   Marinas Near Black River: A-Ok Campgrounds & Marina, Westernville , 12 miles away Riverside Marina & Storage, Rome , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Black River: Hampton Inn Rome NY, Rome , 18 miles away INN AT THE BEECHES, Rome , 18 miles away Wingate By Wyndham Rome, Rome , 18 miles away Quality Inn Rome, Rome , 20 miles away Red Carpet Inn Rome, Rome , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Black River: Stysh's Brown Barn Campgrounds, Boonville, 2 miles away Moose River Campgrounds, Port Leyden, 5 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, Boonville, 7 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Stone Dam Trail, Herkimer , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Black River: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 20 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 6 miles away Delta Lake State Park, New York , 14 miles away Whetstone Gulf State Park, New York , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Turin Highlands Golf Course, Turin , 3 miles away Woodgate Pines Golf Club, Boonville , 3 miles away Brantingham Golf Club, Brantingham , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Black River Brantingham Lake, Lewis , 8 miles away Delta Reservoir, Oneida , 16 miles away Hinckley Reservoir, Herkimer , 18 miles away