Alabama whitewater - Bear Creek, Dekalb County

Dekalb county, Canyon Rim Road to Little River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV(V)     2.57 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Canyon Rim Road to Little River section of Bear Creek in Alabama is 2.57 miles long and is a class IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Alabama scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time
    outdoors are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Canyon Rim Road to Little River section is the only paddling section along Bear Creek. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared
to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a short drive from Summerville.

Briefly about the general area:
Bear Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls all through March while October is mostly the driest month.
At Bear Creek throughout the warm months highs are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Bear Creek tend to be in the 20's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV(V)
Length: 2.57 miles
Average Gradient: 143 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.22444
Longitude: -85.41537

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.29199
Longitude: -85.62651

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: SAND MT SUBSTN AU 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Of Centre, Centre
14 miles away
We are a brand new construction Days Inn opening in July 2008. Our large rooms feature a dry bar with microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Enjoy expanded cable t.v. with HBO, hi-speed wireless i...

Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne
19 miles away
The Days Inn Fort Payne located just one block off of I-59. Here you will find beautiful updated rooms with free high-speed, microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, coffee pot and hairdryer ...

Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne
19 miles away
The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 59, only one mile from the Alabama Band Fan Club. This Fort Payne hotel is minutes from Desota State Park and Little River Canyon. Visitors...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek:
South Sauty Creek, Dekalb/Jackson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.15 miles long (Intersection of County Roads 41 and 56 to Bucks Pocket)
Johnnies Creek, CHEROKEE County , 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.02 miles long (Canyon Rim Road to Canyon Mouth Park)
Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 3.08 miles long (Highway 35 to Upper Two)
Little River, Dekalb County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.54 miles long (Upper Two to Eberhart Point)
Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Eberharts Point to Canyon Mouth Campground)
Wolf Creek, DeKalb County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 176 to Little River)
Chinquapin Creek, Crenshaw County , 12 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (Lower Canyon Rim Road to Little River Canyon)
Little River - East Fork, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 13 miles long (Lahusage to Route 35)
Little River - West Fork, Dekalb County , 14 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 9 miles long (Lake Howard to East Fork Little)
Wolf Creek, Cherokee County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (CR49 to CR47)
 Hotels Near Bear Creek:
Days Inn Of Centre, Centre , 14 miles away
Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 19 miles away
Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne , 19 miles away
Hampton Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek:
Lad Marina and Campground, Cedar Bluff, 2 miles away
Riverside Motel and RV Park, Cedar Bluff, 3 miles away
Cherokee Camper Park, Cedar Bluff, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Bear Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 17 miles away
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 41 miles away

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