Indiana whitewater - Blue River, Harrison County

Harrison county, White Cloud to Blue River Chapel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     2.4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Indiana and the water flowing gracefully down Blue River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The White Cloud to Blue River Chapel section of Blue River in Harrison County is 2.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I(II) section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Blue River are pretty good. This is a bit of a short stretch so no
    need to bring snacks. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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. This is the only
paddling stretch along Blue River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Much rainfall falls at Blue River; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and September is the month with the least moisture.
Harrison Spring is an inspiring location to go to while here, and some exciting geology is available here, Devils Elbow is right here. Through the warm months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Blue River, and all
 
through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Blue River.

Blue River, White Cloud to Blue River Chapel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 2.4 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.229
Longitude: -86.2261

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2275
Longitude: -86.25531

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Current weather conditions at Blue River, Indiana
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Local climate location: PAOLI 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Corydon, In, Corydon
8 miles away
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8 miles away
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Baymont Inn Corydon, Corydon
8 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blue River.
 Whitewater Near Blue River:
Potato Run, Harrison County , 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Harrison Crawford Forest Horse Camp to Mouth of Ohio River)
Little Indian Creek, Harrison County , 9 miles away, Class I(III) - 1.5 miles long (Corydon Country Club to County Fairgrounds)
Otter Creek, Meade County , 21 miles away, Class II - 6.3 miles long (US 60 to Firetower Road)
 Ski Areas Near Blue River:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 106 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Blue River:
Holiday Inn Express Corydon, In, Corydon , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motels - Corydon, Corydon , 8 miles away
Baymont Inn Corydon, Corydon , 8 miles away
Louisville-Days Inn Carefree, Carefree , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Brandenburg, Brandenburg , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blue River:
Horseshoe Bend Marina and Camp, Leavenworth, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Blue River:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave - KY , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Blue River

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