Alaska whitewater - McCarthy Creek, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(V+)     19 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The river winds through the Wrangell Mountains and you get great scenery. The natural beauty of Alaska and the water flowing gracefully down McCarthy Creek will make you feel great. This section of McCarthy Creek in Alaska is 19 miles long and has been determined     by American Whitewater to be a class III+(V+) section. The Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy section is the only paddling section along McCarthy Creek. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm months at McCarthy Creek highs are commonly in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. During the winter this place gets highs in the-10's with winter lows in the-30's overnight here at McCarthy Creek. McCarthy Creek is a location that is quite dried up regularly; during July this area sees the most rain; March is when it's the driest.   McCarthy Creek, Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(V+) Length: 19 miles Average Gradient: 107 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4938 Longitude: -142.7836 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4313 Longitude: -142.92141 Paddler input for McCarthy Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at McCarthy Creek, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: TOK 58 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy 5 miles away McCarthy Lodge and Ma Johnsons Hotel is a fully restored historic property. Each room is filled with authentic artifacts from McCarthy and Kennicott. Wonderful original amenities. Owned & staffed by y...   Wrangell Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Wrangell Mountains. Wrangell Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Wrangell Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on McCarthy Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on McCarthy Creek, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to McCarthy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near McCarthy Creek.   Whitewater Near McCarthy Creek: Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 6 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River) Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 8 miles away, Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River) Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River) Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River) Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough , 19 miles away, Class V - 20 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River) Chitistone River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Glacier Creek to Nizina River)   Hotels Near McCarthy Creek: McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 5 miles away