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Playspot NY Class III

SURF WAVE

Oatka Creek - Leroy to Fort Hill (NY)

Gauge Conditions
Oatka Creek at Garbutt NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 3,500.0 CFS
Photo
SURF WAVE
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Just downstream from the putin are three bridges in quick succession. Below the third bridge is the best surf wave on the creek. It is fun at 4.5 feet, but is is best at stage 5.5+ feet. This wave is a great "destination boating" play spot.

The creek divides left and right at the surf wave. Take the right branch. Downstream there are three holes. Beware, these holes can be VERY sticky.

Below the convergence of the two branches, there is another river-wide pour over. Like so many other pour overs, this hole is VERY sticky at stage 5.0+ feet.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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Leroy to Fort Hill
Oatka Creek
II-III 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater