Indiana whitewater - Big Pine Creek, Warren County

Warren county, Rainsville to Twin Bridges section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     6.7 miles
  If you're coming from Lafayette it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Big Pine Creek in Indiana is 6.7 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section
    is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Indiana
tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Rainsville to Twin Bridges stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Pine Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Big Pine Creek; the wettest month of the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is January. If you're here at Big Pine
 
Creek, checking out Lovers Leap is a must.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Big Pine Creek while overnight lows are frequently in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Pine Creek temperatures dip to the 10's.

Big Pine Creek, Rainsville to Twin Bridges road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 6.7 miles
Average Gradient: 13 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.40972
Longitude: -87.31334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.30805
Longitude: -87.29917

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Current weather conditions at Big Pine Creek, Indiana
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Local climate location: KENTLAND 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Pine Creek.
 Whitewater Near Big Pine Creek:
Mud Pine Creek, Warren County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.1 miles long (Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek)
Big Shawnee Creek, Fountain County , 7 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (Highway 41 to 70 W Road)
Indian Creek, Montgomery County , 29 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Indian Road to Deer Mill)
 Ski Areas Near Big Pine Creek:
Four Lakes, Illinois , 92 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Pine Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Danville, Danville , 20 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away
Best Western Regency Inn, Danville , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Danville, Danville , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Pine Creek:
Summers Camp Grounds, Attica, 3 miles away
Attica Family Campground, Attica, 6 miles away
Camp wildwood, Covington, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Pine Creek:
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter - IN , 69 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Big Pine Creek:
Big Pine Golf Course, Attica , 3 miles away
Harrison Hills Golf & Country Club, Attica , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Pine Creek

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