Florida whitewater - Falling Creek, Columbia County

Columbia county, FL SR 131 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     0.3 miles
  The FL SR 131 stretch of Falling Creek in Columbia County is 0.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Columbia County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lake City, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For
    all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Falling Creek. This is an extremely short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the
warm months at Falling Creek temperatures are commonly in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Falling Creek. Falling Creek is a wet spot that gets a lot of precipitation; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; October meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Falling Creek, FL SR 131 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 0.3 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.26
Longitude: -82.66761

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.2625
Longitude: -82.6708

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Current weather conditions at Falling Creek, Florida
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Local climate location: JASPER 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Lake City, Lake City
2 miles away
Days Inn Lake City, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located in Lake City, FL, at the crossroads of I 10 and US 441. Outdoor activities include trails for hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, and bank f...

Days Inn - I-10 Lake City, Lake City
3 miles away
5 Sunburst/Chairman's Award A convenient yet quiet setting away from city traffic and noise Newly built in 1998 Featuring rooms with: High Speed Wireless Internet Access Two Queens or Two Kings Micro...

Scottish Inns Lake City, Lake City
5 miles away
Pets are allowed. Limited pet friendly rooms available upon request with extra charge. Based on availability. Please call hotel for pet friendly rooms. Whether you are traveling on business or leisure...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Falling Creek.
 Whitewater Near Falling Creek:
Suwannee River, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge)
 Hotels Near Falling Creek:
Days Inn Lake City, Lake City , 2 miles away
Days Inn - I-10 Lake City, Lake City , 3 miles away
Scottish Inns Lake City, Lake City , 5 miles away
Lake City Knights Inn, Lake City , 5 miles away
Lake City Days Inn, Lake City , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Falling Creek:
Inn and Out RV Camp Park, Lake City, 2 miles away
Lake City Campground, Lake City, 2 miles away
Oaks N Pines RV Campground, Lake City, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Falling Creek:
Osceola Trail, Baker County , 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Falling Creek:
Quail Heights Country Club, Lake City , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Falling Creek

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