Alabama whitewater - Coosa River, Elmore County

Elmore county, CR 213 or dam to River Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     7 miles
  This section of Coosa River in Elmore County is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II(III) section. The beautiful scenery of Elmore County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Montgomery, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Coosa River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the CR 213 or dam to River Road stretch is the only one. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all
    set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alabama you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're here, you might as well stop by Moccasin Shoals. Coosa River gets a great deal of water; through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is October.
For the period of the summer months
 
at Coosa River temperatures are typically in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Coosa River.

Coosa River, CR 213 or dam to River Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.616
Longitude: -86.25611

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.5385
Longitude: -86.20681

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Current weather conditions at Coosa River, Alabama
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Local climate location: ROCKFORD 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Key West Inn Wetumpka, Wetumpka
4 miles away
KEY WEST INN WETUMPKA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR SEVERAL RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING AREAS. THE INN OFFERS A QUAINT ATMOSPHERE WITH FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS STAFF. READY TO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL OF YOUR NEEDS...

Comfort Inn Montgomery, Montgomery
9 miles away
The Comfort Inn is ideally located within five miles of popular attractions including the Alabama State Capitol, Garrett Coliseum, the Montgomery Zoo, Lagoon Park, Montgomery Motor Sports Park and Max...

Montgomery Days Inn & Suites, Montgomery
9 miles away
Days Inn located in historic Montgomery with all the southern charm, guest service and modern amenities. Something for everyone in the area - historic buffs, tourists, families and businesses....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Coosa River.
 Whitewater Near Coosa River:
Weogufka Creek, Coosa County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 9.6 miles long (Low Water Bridge to Ford)
Tallapoosa River, Elmore Tallapoosa County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Thurlow Dam to boat ramp)
Stone Creek, Tallapoosa County , 24 miles away, Class II(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river)
Hatchet Creek, Coosa County , 24 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 280 to Highway 231)
Elkahatchee Creek, Tallapoosa County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 1.2 miles long (Elkahatchee Road to SR 63)
Walnut Creek, Chilton County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell)
 Hotels Near Coosa River:
Key West Inn Wetumpka, Wetumpka , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Montgomery, Montgomery , 9 miles away
Montgomery Days Inn & Suites, Montgomery , 9 miles away
Key West Inn Millbrook, Millbrook , 12 miles away
Drury Inn Suites Montgomery, Montgomery , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coosa River:
Leisure Isle, Montgomery, 7 miles away
K and K Recreational Vehicle Park, Millbrook, 13 miles away
Whispering Springs Campground, Elmore County, 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Coosa River

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