Illinois whitewater - Piney Branch River, Jackson & Randolph County Jackson & Randolph county, Piney Creek Ravine section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2 miles   The scenic beauty of Illinois and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Piney Branch River in Jackson & Randolph County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The average Illinois whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Carbondale, please print out a copy of the     road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime months at Piney Branch River highs are commonly in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are typically in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Piney Branch River. The yearly precipitation here at Piney Branch River is about average; through May this area sees the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.   Piney Branch River, Piney Creek Ravine road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 48 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.89429 Longitude: -89.6244 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9006 Longitude: -89.65111 Paddler input for Piney Branch River, Illinois: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piney Branch River, Illinois Local climate location: SPARTA 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Reids' Inn, Chester 12 miles away This charming Chester, Illinois hotel is near many of Randolph County's historic attractions including Fort DeChartres, Pierre Menard's home and Fort Kaskaskia. Guests staying at the Best Western Re... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SPARTA, Sparta 14 miles away The all new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sparta welcomes you. Located less than 5 minutes from the World Shooting & Recreational Complex,Spartan Light Metal,Sparta Community Hospital, and the Sp... Comfort Inn Perryville, Perryville 20 miles away Well appointed decor. Close to shops and restaurants. On route to St. Louis and Memphis. Free long distance to anywhere in the US....   All Illinois Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Illinois. Books about whitewater paddling on Piney Branch River, Illinois List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Piney Branch River, Illinois. Find a whitewater outfitter in Illinois Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Carbondale, Illinois Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Carbondale, Illinois, the metro area neareast to Piney Branch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piney Branch River.   Ski Areas Near Piney Branch River: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 78 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piney Branch River: Best Western Reids' Inn, Chester , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SPARTA, Sparta , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Perryville, Perryville , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel - Perryville, Perryville , 20 miles away Travelodge Perryville, Perryville , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piney Branch River: Community Lake Campgrounds, Percy, 7 miles away Lake Campalot, Percy, 7 miles away Grand Tower Campground and Picnic Area, Jackson County, 17 miles away