Whitewater Rafting Guide for New York

Whitewater Rafting is an exciting way to access some of New York State's wildest areas. In the Adirondacks, scheduled dam releases from the Lake Abanakee Dam on the Indian River insure a six-month long rafting season that is unique in the northeast.

photo courtesy Adirondack Adventures

American Whitewater lists over 300 reaches of potential whitewater action in New York State. Whitewater rivers in the eastern US are considered technical. Due to lower water volumes rafters and kayakers must often navigate through narrow, boulder-strewn channels. This requires "river-reading" skills, paddling precision, and an understanding of hazards like strainers and undercut rocks. Our rafting directory is a good place to start when looking for experienced whitewater guides.

NY River Levels

photos courtesy North Creek Rafting Company

NY Rafting Directory

North Creek Rafting Company
9 Ordway Lane
North Creek, NY 12853
Phone: (800) 989-RAFT
Email: nate@northcreekrafting.com
Website: www.northcreekrafting.com

Middle Earth Expeditions
HCR01 Box 37
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-7172
Email: wayne2@northnet.org
Website: www.adirondackrafting.com

Adirondack Adventures
4659 State Route 28
North River, NY 12856
Phone: 1-877-963-RAFT
Email: adirondackadventures@yahoo.com
Website: www.adkadventures.com