Pennsylvania whitewater, Lackawaxen River Pike county, Above Delaware confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from East Stroudsburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Pike County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the     rivers in this state are not very demanding. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Above Delaware confluence stretch is one of them. The Above Delaware confluence stretch of Lackawaxen River in Pike County is 5 miles long and is   according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Tanglwood. While you're here at Lackawaxen River you can take a hike along the Steam Mill Trail, and Lake Superior State Park is a splendid place to explore on a lovely day. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. On a nice day at Lackawaxen River you can take a hike along the Crawford Trail, and there are plenty of folks from Rowland here at Lackawaxen River. Visiting Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Lackawaxen River, Above Delaware confluence 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 Lackawaxen River.   Whitewater Near Lackawaxen River: Lackawaxen River, Pike County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Above Delaware confluence) Shohola Creek, Pike County, 8 miles away       Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth) Whitewater Outfitter - Landers River Trips, Sullivan County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Callicoon Creek - East Branch, Sullivan County, 13 miles away       Class I-III - 10 miles long (Route 52 bridge to confluence with North Br. Callicoon) Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County, 13 miles away       Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill) Raymondskill Creek, Pike County, 15 miles away       Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209) Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery's Road to Route 209) Callicoon Creek - North Branch, Sullivan County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Gossweyler Pond and Dam to East Branc) Mongaup River, Orange/ Sullivan County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Rio Dam to Delaware River) Delaware River, Sullivan/ Orange/ Pike County, 19 miles away       Class II - 0.2 miles long (Mongaup Wave)   Ski Areas Near Lackawaxen River: Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 18 runs Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs Holiday Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Camelback, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 27 runs Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 39 miles away, 1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 41 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Marinas Near Lackawaxen River: Captain's Cove Marina, Hawley , 11 miles away Seeley's Landing, Hawley , 11 miles away Walt's Landing, Hawley , 12 miles away Pine Crest Marina, Lakeville , 13 miles away First KLAS Marina, Tafton , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Lackawaxen River: Woodloch Pines Resort, Hawley , 5 miles away The Lodge At Woodloch, Hawley , 6 miles away Ledges Hotel, Hawley , 10 miles away The Settlers Inn, Hawley , 11 miles away Silver Birches, Hawley , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lackawaxen River: Camp Shohola, Greeley, 4 miles away Camp Watonka, Hawley, 7 miles away Kittatiny Campgrounds, Barryville, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lackawaxen River: Steam Mill Trail, Pike , 4 miles away Crawford Trail, Pike , 4 miles away Maple Brook Trail, Pike , 8 miles away Bald Hill Trail, Pike , 8 miles away Schiff Trail, Sullivan , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Lackawaxen River: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 8 miles away Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 17 miles away Lake Superior State Park, New York , 15 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away Tobyhanna State Park, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lackawaxen River: Woodloch Springs, Hawley , 6 miles away Country Club Of Woodlock Sprng, Hawley , 6 miles away Cricket Hill Golf Club, Hawley , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Lackawaxen River Westcolang Pond, Pike , 1 miles away Tinkwig Lake, Pike , 7 miles away Lake Nianque, Sullivan , 10 miles away