Vermont whitewater, Battenkill River Bennington county, Manchester to NY border section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     A very fun lazy river, floated down this many times as a child on inner tube. very clean :D Says Jason The wonderful Vermont scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels     fill up quick. The beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The starting location is a short drive from Bennington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take   your time, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: You without doubt should stop by Shaftsbury State Park since you're here at Battenkill River, and you could always explore Wilcox Hollow. Having a delightful time in the Green Mountains is simple. Go for a hike on the Healing Springs Nature Trail, and there are plenty of people from Arlington here. This is such a fun river. Battenkill River is near Emerald Lake State Park which is a gorgeous location; great hiking is available along the West Ridge Trail. Snow Valley has glorious slopes and a friendly staff. Battenkill River, Manchester to NY border 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 Battenkill River.   Whitewater Near Battenkill River: Roaring Branch, Windham County, 7 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas) Battenkill River, Bennington County, 7 miles away       Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) Whitewater Outfitter - Battenkill Valley Outdoors, Washington County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Walloomsac River, Bennington County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Winhall River, Windham / Bennington County, 18 miles away       Class III+ - 4.5 miles long (Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds) Mettawee River, Washington County, 19 miles away       Class I-V - 12 miles long (Raceville to Grays Corner) Deerfield River, Windham County, 19 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Big Branch, Rutland County, 19 miles away       Class V - 2.6 miles long (Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail) Batten Kill River, Washington County, 19 miles away       Class I-III - 9 miles long (Greenwich to Hudson River)   Ski Areas Near Battenkill River: Snow Valley, Vermont , 14 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 16 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Stratton, Vermont , 18 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Haystack, Vermont , 21 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Willard Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Okemo, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2210 foot drop, 19 lifts, 119 runs   Hotels Near Battenkill River: Arlington's West Mountain Inn, Arlington , 3 miles away Arlington S West Mountain Inn, Arlington , 4 miles away The Equinox, A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont, Manchester , 6 miles away Inns At The Equinox, Manchester , 6 miles away The Inn At Ormsby Hill, Manchester Center , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Battenkill River: Camping on the Batten Kill Campground, Arlington, 2 miles away Howell's Camping Area, Arlington, 3 miles away Shaftsbury State Park - Group, East Arlington, 6 miles away   Trails Near Battenkill River: Healing Springs Nature Trail, Bennington , 6 miles away West Ridge Trail, Bennington , 9 miles away Lye Brook Trail, Bennington , 9 miles away Branch Pond Trail, Bennington , 11 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, Bennington , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Battenkill River: Shaftsbury State Park, Vermont , 6 miles away Emerald Lake State Park, Vermont , 13 miles away Woodford State Park, Vermont , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Battenkill River: Equinox Country Club, Manchester , 6 miles away Manchester Country Club, Manchester Center , 10 miles away Mt Anthony Golf & Tennis Club, Bennington , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Battenkill River Equinox Pond, Bennington , 5 miles away Emerald Lake, Bennington , 13 miles away Cossayuna Lake, Washington , 18 miles away