New York whitewater, Saw Kill River Ulster county, Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1 section of Saw Kill River in Ulster County is 2.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Kingston it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further     down. The Catskill Mountains scenery is wonderful. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1 stretch is just one of many. The campgrounds here at Saw Kill River are pretty good. The beautiful scenery of Ulster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.   No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Saw Kill River without first going for a hike along the Willow Trail. There are plenty of folks from West Hurley here at Saw Kill River, and there's nice hiking along the Phoenicia Trail. At this river you will never have a bad time. The slopes of Hunter Mountain are so inviting noone can resist, and since you're here, you might as well check out Lewis Hollow. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park is a delightful site to go if you're at Saw Kill River. Saw Kill River, Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1 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 Saw Kill River.   Whitewater Near Saw Kill River: Saw Kill River, Ulster County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1) Saw Kill River, Ulster County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road) Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties) Saw Kill River, Ulster County, 6 miles away       Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road) Esopus Creek, Ulster County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road) Esopus Creek, Ulster County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties) Beaver Kill River, Ulster County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) Rondout Creek, Ulster County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River) Kiskatom Creek, Greene County, 12 miles away       Class II-V(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Winter Clove to Hearts Content Road)   Ski Areas Near Saw Kill River: Hunter Mountain, New York , 13 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs Windham Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs Belleayre, New York , 30 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 41 miles away, 400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 7 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 42 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Holiday Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Catamount, Massachusetts , 42 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Peter, New York , 43 miles away, 400 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Thunder Ridge, New York , 43 miles away, 500 foot drop, 4 lifts, 30 runs Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 51 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Marinas Near Saw Kill River: Atlantic Yacht Associates, Kingston , 7 miles away Jeff's Yacht Haven, Connelly , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Saw Kill River: Rodeway Inn Skytop, Kingston , 5 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston , 5 miles away Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center, Kingston , 6 miles away Super 8 Kingston, Kingston , 6 miles away Hurley Stone House, Hurley , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Saw Kill River: Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 5 miles away Rip Van winkle Campgrounds, Saugerties, 7 miles away Hidden Valley Lake, Kingston, 8 miles away   Trails Near Saw Kill River: Willow Trail, Ulster , 13 miles away Phoenicia Trail, Ulster , 14 miles away Spruceton Trail, Greene , 15 miles away Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Saw Kill River: Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park, New York , 14 miles away Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New York , 21 miles away James Baird State Park, New York , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saw Kill River: Kessman Herbert N, Kingston , 5 miles away Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston , 6 miles away Hudson Valley Golf, Kingston , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Saw Kill River Onteora Lake, Ulster , 2 miles away Cooper Lake, Ulster , 8 miles away Sturgeon Pool, Ulster , 9 miles away