Alabama whitewater - Jones Creek, Jackson County Jackson county, Highway 71 to BSA camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     7.29 miles   The natural beauty of Alabama and the water flowing gracefully down Jones Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The starting point is not too far from Scottsboro, as you can see     on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Jones Creek in Alabama is 7.29 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: Jones Creek generally gets much rainfall; during the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is regularly the driest month. Throughout the summertime months highs here at Jones Creek reach the 90's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures   drop down into the 60's. Highs throughout the winter are generally in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Jones Creek. Kuykendall Point is near Jones Creek and is a delightful spot to visit, and Jones Creek is near The Gorge which is without doubt worth taking a look at. Jones Creek, Highway 71 to BSA camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 7.29 miles Average Gradient: 126 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.64649 Longitude: -85.84291 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.65879 Longitude: -85.90751 Paddler input for Jones Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Jones Creek, Alabama Local climate location: SCOTTSBORO 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn & Suites, Scottsboro 9 miles away Located in the heart of Jackson County, the Comfort Inn and Suites is conveniently located within minutes of the nations most famous bass fishing lake (Lake Guntersville), various hunting, the popular... Jameson Inn Scottsboro, Scottsboro 10 miles away Featuring true Southern Hospitality, Legendary Service, white colonial design, Deluxe Breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, fitness center & sparkling pool. Close to area attractions, you will enjoy the... Scottsboro-Days Inn, Scottsboro 10 miles away The Days Inn of Scottsboro is conveniently located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama in a quiet town atmosphere right off Hwy 72. It is a great stop-over point if you are visitin...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Jones Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Jones Creek, Alabama. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alabama Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Scottsboro, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scottsboro, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Jones Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Jones Creek.   Whitewater Near Jones Creek: Coon Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Kirby Creek, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 2.4 miles long (Rock City to South Sauty Creek) Stringer Creek, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 1 miles long (CR 38 to South Sauty Creek) South Sauty Creek, Jackson/DeKalb County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (Bucks Pocket to Guntersville Lake) Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville) Town Creek, Dekalb County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.9 miles long (State Route 227 to High Falls) Blackoak Creek, DeKalb County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Rt. 227 to Town Creek) Hicks Creek, Dekalb County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 1.2 miles long (CR 127 to State Route 176) Town Creek, Dekalb County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 5.8 miles long (High Falls to Lake Guntersville)   Ski Areas Near Jones Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 171 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 175 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 178 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 199 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jones Creek: Comfort Inn & Suites, Scottsboro , 9 miles away Jameson Inn Scottsboro, Scottsboro , 10 miles away Scottsboro-Days Inn, Scottsboro , 10 miles away Best Western Rainsville Inn, Rainsville , 10 miles away Comfort Inn Scottsboro, Scottsboro , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jones Creek: Sylvania Lake, Sylvania, 7 miles away Green Acres RVs Park, Hollywood, 8 miles away Delaney's Travel Trailer Park, Stevenson, 13 miles away   Trails Near Jones Creek: River Mont Cave Historical Trail, Jackson County , 19 miles away Winding Stairs, Franklin County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Jones Creek: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 16 miles away Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Jones Creek