Delaware whitewater - Brandywine Creek, New Castle County
New Castle
county,
Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 8 miles
If you're coming from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of New Castle County and the water flowing gracefully down Brandywine Creek attract people from near and far. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street section of Brandywine Creek in New Castle County is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater.
There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Brandywine Creek gets a good deal of water; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is
when it's the driest. At Brandywine Creek through the summertime highs are in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 60's. Through the winter highs are commonly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Brandywine Creek are in the 20's. A spree to Rock Spring will fill your spirit with delightful feelings.
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