White Water Rafting on the Black River in New York

Plan a River Rafting Trip on the Black River, NY

The Black River Canyon, near Watertown, NY, empties into Lake Ontario. This is a great warm-water rafting trip offering some of the finest springtime and summertime whitewater anywhere.

You'll pass through some easier whitewater before entering the Canyon, where the river erupts into a series of powerful rapids including Club House Turn, Hole Brothers, Three Rocks, Cruncher and Rocket Ride.

During May and June, high flows create powerful whitewater in this remarkable river canyon. This is a hang-on-to-your-hats whitewater trip, where teamwork and strong paddling are essential.

Warm water and great whitewater also make for a dream-come-true summertime river adventure on the Black. Some rivers run too low during the summer for exciting rafting. But not the Black!