Vermont whitewater, Deerfield River Windham county, Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     4.5 miles   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. The scenic beauty of Windham County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir section of Deerfield River in Vermont     is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: A splendid spot near Deerfield   River is Sleepy Hollow, and everybody nearby loves skiing at Haystack. Go for a hike on the Deerfield Ridge Trail, and you unquestionably must take a look at Woodford State Park if you're here. At this river you will always have a good time. Good hiking is available along the Deerfield Ridge Trail, and if you're dropping by from Wilmington, you won't be the only one. Deerfield River is right next door to Molly Stark State Park which is a pretty location. Deerfield River is a wet place that gets a lot of rain. August is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Deerfield River, Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir 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 Deerfield River.   Whitewater Near Deerfield River: Deerfield River, Windham County, 2 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County, 5 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 9 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 10 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Green River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Wardsboro Brook, Windham County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (North Wardsboro to West River) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Deerfield River: Haystack, Vermont , 3 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 5 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Stratton, Vermont , 12 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 16 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 24 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Okemo, Vermont , 30 miles away, 2210 foot drop, 19 lifts, 119 runs   Hotels Near Deerfield River: Snow Goose Inn, West Dover , 5 miles away Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 5 miles away Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover , 5 miles away Laylas Riverside Lodge, West Dover , 6 miles away Deerhill Inn, West Dover , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deerfield River: Red Mill Brook Campground, Bennington County, 6 miles away Kelly Camp Trail Dispersed, Readsboro, 6 miles away Somerset Airfield - FR71 Dispersed, Peru, 6 miles away   Trails Near Deerfield River: Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 1 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 2 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington , 6 miles away Deerfield Trail, Windham , 8 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Deerfield River: Woodford State Park, Vermont , 8 miles away Molly Stark State Park, Vermont , 9 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deerfield River: Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 12 miles away Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 12 miles away Sitzmark Country Club, Wilmington , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Deerfield River Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 2 miles away Lake Sadawga, Windham , 6 miles away Equinox Pond, Bennington , 18 miles away