GLEN PARK HYDRO Black River Guide The original agreement between American Whitewater Association and Glen Park Hydro was a complicated affair. Fortunately the procedure has been simplified: when boaters FORT DRUM want to paddle The Gorge, Glen Park Hydro cranks on the One of the most modern military installations in the USA, river. (A phone call system is in place, check with local Fort Drum is home to the 10th Mountain Division. A long outfitters.) section of the Black runs adjacent to and through the Fort Within minutes, water begins to wash over the top of the boundaries. Since the Fort is an active training site, access dam and 20-foot Glen Park Falls is suddenly transformed to its lands is off limits for all recreational activities except from a scenic trickle to a Class 5 torrent. In the next mile fishing from the banks and use of the Great Bend/Felts Mills Three Rocks, Zig-Zag, Panic Rock, Cruncher and Rocket Ride Recreation Trail. rapids come to life. Even at low water, a release usually takes only 15 minutes to reach capacity. And the moment the last paddler leaves the affected stretch of river—the water is turned back off. On summer weekends most boaters never bother to call, they just arrive at the Gorge before or after a commercial raft trip. CARTHAGE AND WEST CARTHAGE The charming villages of Carthage and West Carthage offer Watertown access to a large quiet water section of the Black River upstream to Lyons Falls; this area is well suited for boating and fishing. Below the rapids in Carthage is another stretch of Disclaimer: This brochure has been produced for promotional purposes only and should not be used for navigational purposes. flatwater that runs to the Hamlet of Herrings. The Carthage area By its compilation and distribution of this brochure, the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council assumes no responsibility offers many options for lodging, restaurants, and other services. of any nature for damages or injury to persons or property arising out of or resulting from travel on any of the routes The community also boasts a lovely area of historic structures described herein, or from any service, sales or accommodations provided by the businesses represented herein, and on the National Register. Turning Point Park is so named because CITY OF WATERTOWN accordingly, does disclaim any and all liability on its part for such damages or injuries should they occur. it was the northern terminus of the New York State Canal The Black River put the “water” in Watertown. In addition to being home to several System’s Black River Canal; the place where one had to turn outfitters and numerous access points to the river, the region’s largest city offers many This brochure was prepared for the New York State Department of State Division of Coastal Resources with funds provided under around due to the rapids downstream. services and amenities. The river runs right through downtown Watertown where you’ll Title II of the Environmental Protection Fund. find stores, restaurants and museums just a few blocks from whitewater rafting operations. Another wild side of the city can be found at the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park on Watertown’s southeast side. Here visitors can enjoy a look at the wildlife of Northern New York with a variety of exhibits featuring native species. The Zoo has a variety of things going on all year round. They can also enjoy a walk around the 375-acre park surrounding the Zoo or tee off at one of two golf courses in the City. 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Stay Days Inn Watertown/ Inn Days the river, makes Watertown a desirable site for competitions and vacations. and competitions for site desirable a Watertown makes river, the Eastern United States offer dependable offer States United Eastern access via Interstate 81, and the numerous hotels and restaurants located near located restaurants and hotels numerous the and 81, Interstate via access “Only five other rivers in the entire entire the in rivers other five “Only tures areas for flatwater paddling as well as exciting rapids and kayak holes. Easy holes. kayak and rapids exciting as well as paddling flatwater for areas tures Black River is ALWAYS open for business. The river is also special because it fea- it because special also is river The business. for open ALWAYS is River Black All Summer Long! Summer All Stay & Play in Watertown, NY Watertown, in Play & Stay between the companies along the river and the river’s recreational users, the users, recreational river’s the and river the along companies the between spring AND summer destination. Because of a landmark water-sharing agreement water-sharing landmark a of Because destination. summer AND spring Experience the Black River Black the Experience Experience the Black River... Black the Experience Kayakers and rafters from all over have discovered the Black River to be a favorite a be to River Black the discovered have over all from rafters and Kayakers WHITEWATER PADDLING For some additional playboating, head to the eastern side of the City and the rodeo spot reservoirs guarantee dependable water levels throughout the summer! And the water is warm! can put in at the City’s Rotary Cartop Boat Launch and paddle up to the base of the rapids out- The area near the handicapped accessible fishing pier at the City Rotary Launch Site is stocked Park, and Bicentennial The Black River is a playboater’s dream. Surfing waves and rodeo holes abound. Many local known as the Route 3 wave. This wave is best during the summer months when water flows Area rafting companies offer guided trips in the spring, summer and fall. The run starts with side the Village of Black River, a distance of about 3 miles one-way. In addition, you could paddle annually with brown trout. Steelhead fishing is popular near the VanDuzee Street bridge where Park all provide scenic boaters spend an entire day on the opening half-mile of the rafting rung surfing the class 2-3 are lower and can be accessed by paddling upstream from the put in at Waterworks Park or from three class 2-3 rapids that are often used by novice boaters as a training run or by experienced the one mile stretch from Dexter to Black River Bay or continue on and enjoy a tour of the bay. brown trout are also stocked and the DEC has a fishing access site. Walleye and pickerel are riverside promenades and waves on “the first three sets” starting with Club House Turn and Burns Wall, a series of glassy the new access point from Marble Street Park on the north side of the river adjacent paddlers as a site for some quick summer play. Then the river flows quickly out of town, passing Another interesting section of the Black River starts in Carthage which was once the north- caught farther upstream and downstream of Watertown. picnic areas. In the village Black Riverto the feature. Guideunder I-81 before reaching the challenging class 5 drop at “Knife Edge.” ern terminus of the Black River Canal, a busy shipping route used during the 1800s. Starting Between Carthage and Felts Mills the fishing is good below the dams and in the reach below of Black River you can three-foot waves perfect for surfing, before practicing rodeo stunts at the friendly hydraulic known as “Hole Brothers,” a favorite play spot.