Closest rapids to NYC? (New York, Catskill: camping, living, transportation)

[Valhallian]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for places to go whitewater rafting or kayaking in NYS. I've done some google research, but I was wondering if anyone here was in the know and had some suggestions for which places are closest to NYC.

I don't have a car but know someone who does who would be most likely be going with me. However, if there's any place I can access without a car that would be a huge plus.

Many thanks.

[louie0406]

Maybe the Delaware Water Gap. Its about a 2hr drive from NYC.

[NycLaidBack]

I went on either a groupon or livingsocial deal a couple years ago, costed about $75 per person, included roundtrip transportation from manhattan to PA, a descent lunch even though we brought our own, and ofcourse instructors and equipment to go down the river....We had a huge group so it was convenient and easy.

Usually the deal is available when the weather gets better...

[SanMan2k5]

[BlakeJones]

Originally Posted by SanMan2k5

For a second I thought this was a bizarre thread about "Closet Rapists in NYC"

[Valhallian]

Originally Posted by NycLaidBack

I went on either a groupon or livingsocial deal a couple years ago, costed about $75 per person, included roundtrip transportation from manhattan to PA, a descent lunch even though we brought our own, and ofcourse instructors and equipment to go down the river....We had a huge group so it was convenient and easy.

Usually the deal is available when the weather gets better...

Thanks, I think groupon or livingsocial is probably the best option then, if I can find a deal. My online research otherwise suggested to me that I'd be paying $150 or so for a whitewater rafting trip.

[Bronxguyanese]

The Bronx river.

[dad_the_inhaler]

The upper Delaware between Hancock and Port Jervis.

The Lehigh River in Pennsylvania. Dam releases are the best time.

There's lots of tubing on Esopus creek in the Catskills. I think it's generally too shallow for rafting.

[ughhnyc]

Shawnee or Jim Thorpe

[loribell38]

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