Welcome to Base Camp — where your Battenkill adventure begins!

Since 2003, Battenkill Valley Outdoors has been dedicated to making your time on the river the best it can be. We provide quality equipment, reliable transportation, and a knowledgeable staff that understands and respects the natural elements. We monitor weather and river conditions daily to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every adventurer.

Whether you’re paddling, floating, or simply taking in the beauty of the valley, we invite you to experience the Battenkill from our perspective.

Book your reservation and start your adventure with BVO!

Dates and Hours:

Reservation times: 9, 10:30, 12:00

May 22             Opening Weekend Hours 9AM – 5PM
June-Labor Day:  Thurs-Sun 9AM- 5PM
After Labor Day:  Weekends only
Closed after Columbus / Indigenous Peoples Day

Open Holiday Mondays
Options by appointment only

Location:

1414 NY State Rte 313
Cambridge, NY 12816
GPS: 43.083417, -73.304772

2 miles from the NY / VT line
1 hour NE of Albany
1 hour E of Saratoga Springs
1 hour SE of Glens Falls
35 min to Bennington, VT
25 min to Manchester, VT

Battenkill

  • Streamflow: 495 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 4.95 ft
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Cambridge
Cambridge, NY
1:23 pm, Jun 2, 2026
temperature icon 74°F
broken clouds
40 %
1020 mb
4 mph
Wind Gust: 11 mph
Clouds: 67%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 5:16 am
Sunset: 8:26 pm