THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE NEPAUG RIVER TO A POINT 0.2 MILES BELOW THE LOWER COLLINSVILLE DAM TAILRACE
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 23, 2024
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-23 |
| River Levels | 4 cfs (2.28 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 107% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 3.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 01188000 |
The Whitewater River Run from the Confluence with the Nepaug River to a Point 0.2 Miles Below the Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace spans 3.5 miles and has a class III-IV rating. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300-800 cfs. The run includes several challenging rapids, including The Slot, The Waterfall, The Ledges, and The S-Bend. Many of these rapids require advanced paddling skills, and the whitewater run is not recommended for inexperienced paddlers.
The area is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which requires boaters to wear personal flotation devices and carry safety equipment such as a whistle and throw rope. There are also restrictions on when kayaking and canoeing are allowed, with the season running from April 1 to October 31. The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters, drawing visitors from across the region.
