Paddling

The Great Western Catskills is not the kind of place you’ll find a large sail boats or large scale motorized boats but you can still have an exceptional experience on the water in Delaware County, New York. Explore our incredibly clear waterways by kayak, canoe, tube, rowboat or enjoy a paddleboard excursion. Find where to rent and where to enjoy the water with the listings below.

Alder Lake Trail

Cross Mountain Road, Margaretville

Alder Lake to Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower is a 12.6 mile out and back trail located near ...

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Al’s Sport Store

6964 River Road, Downsville

A fishing store and a whole lot more, Al's Sport Store provides services from canoe, kayak and gear ...

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West Branch Angler Resort

150 Faulkener Road, Hancock

The West Branch Angler is fly fishing resort and shooting preserve, offering 26 luxury cabins on ...

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East Sidney Lake Park

4659 State Highway 357, Franklin

Camping, boating, picnic area and beach. Fun for the whole family. Plenty of activities: large ...

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Delaware County K.O.A.

242 Union Church Road, Franklin

You may hear frogs and crickets, but highway noises won't reach you at this KOA. Although close to ...

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Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake

263 Beaver Spring Road, Davenport

Crazy Acres Campground is a family-friendly campground in scenic farm country. They offer 70 full ...

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Peaceful Valley Campsite

485 Banker Rd, Downsville

Visit Peaceful Valley Campsite where you are surrounded by the Catskill Mountains, the East Branch ...

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Bear Spring Mountain Campground & Day Use Area

512 East Trout Brook Road, Downsville

Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western end of the Catskill Forest Preserve. The ...

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Scott’s Family Resort at Oquaga Lake

591 Oquaga Lake Rd, Deposit

Oquaga Lake is a clear spring-fed lake cradled high in green forested hills where the air is fresh ...

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Guestward Ho Family Campgrounds

62 H Decker Road, Deposit

Guestward Ho Family Campground, set in the lower regions of the Catskill Mountains, continues a 42 ...

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Stratton Falls Campsites

2-169 Campsite Road, Roxbury

Stratton Falls Campsites offers tent camping, RV sites and trailer rentals along the East Branch of ...

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East Branch Delaware River

1 Bragg Hollow Road, Halcottsville

Above the Pepaction reservoir you can paddle the slow moving East Branch into or out of Lake Wawaka ...

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OARS – Outdoor Adventure Recreational Services

41 South Pennsylvania Ave. Hancock, NY 13783

Canoe, kayak and tube rental on the Upper Delaware. They offer deliver & pickup all watercraft, ...

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Little Pond

549 Barkaboom Rd, Andes

Little Pond is a quiet picturesque campground located in the Catskill Forest Preserve which offers ...

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NY River Adventures – Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing on the Unadilla River

166 Tall Pines Lane, Bainbridge

The Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers offer the perfect outdoor adventure and family fun! Canoeing ...

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Susan’s Pleasant Pheasant Farm Bed and Breakfast

1 Bragg Hollow Road, Halcottsville

Come stay on the lazy waters of Lake Wawaka with us. Great blue herons stand still as a statue, ...

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Delaware Wild Forest

Andes, NY

The 27,800-acre Delaware Wild Forest is located in the western Catskill Forest Preserve. The ...

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Ask a Local-Ryan Fifield-Fifield Outfitters

Fifield Outfitters, LLC  is fully insured and a family owned and operated business. They provide year- round customized guide services for hunting and fishing trips. Nestled in the Catskill ...

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Bear Spring Mountain Park & Wildlife Management Area

Southern Delaware County is home to one of New York’s recreation jewels - Bear Spring Mountain Park and Wildlife Management Area. The 7,000-acre park that spans the towns of Hancock, Walton and ...

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Fishing Beyond the Stream in Delaware County

While our area is famous for fly fishing in the vast network of rivers and streams, which you can read about here, there are also some amazing stillwater catches to be had in our lakes, ponds and ...

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Fishing in Delaware County – Resources

The Great Western Catskills is famous for its fishing. People come from all over the world to fish our rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. If you are gearing up for a fishing getaway, we'd love to make ...

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