Indiana whitewater - McCormick's Creek, Owen County

Owen county, Bridle Trail to White River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(V)     1.5 miles
  The Bridle Trail to White River section of McCormick's Creek in Indiana is 1.5 miles long and is a class II-III(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Bloomington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Indiana are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. McCormick's Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Bridle Trail to White River stretch is the only one. Great exercise and just hanging out
with mother nature are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Indiana and the water flowing gracefully down McCormick's Creek will make you feel great. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
During the long summer days at McCormick's Creek temperatures are typically in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for McCormick's Creek.
McCormick's Creek mostly gets a large amount of rainfall; throughout July this area sees the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
 

McCormick's Creek, Bridle Trail to White River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(V)
Length: 1.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29028
Longitude: -86.71641

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29503
Longitude: -86.73172

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Current weather conditions at McCormick's Creek, Indiana
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Local climate location: GREENCASTLE 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Bloomington West, Bloomington
13 miles away
Our recently renovated TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bloomington Indiana hotel is just off Indiana State Road 37 at the Third street exit and located on the west side of Bloomington. Just minutes from...

Scottish Inns Bloomington, Bloomington
13 miles away
Scottish Inn is located on Highway 37 and 48 at Third Street, next to McDonalds and across the street from Pizza Hut. It is minutes away from Indiana University and downtown Bloomington. It is walking...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLOOMINGTON, Bloomington
13 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington.The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is located just minutes from Indiana University and downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Travelers visiting the Bloom...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Bloomington, Indiana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bloomington, Indiana, the metro area neareast to McCormick's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near McCormick's Creek.
 Whitewater Near McCormick's Creek:
Mill Creek, Owen County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cataract Falls)
Gulletts Creek, Lawrence County , 23 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Highway 37 to Old Highway 37)
 Ski Areas Near McCormick's Creek:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 42 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 127 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 155 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Four Lakes, Illinois , 163 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 178 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 178 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 182 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 189 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 199 miles away, 260 vertical feet
 Hotels Near McCormick's Creek:
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Bloomington West, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Scottish Inns Bloomington, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLOOMINGTON, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bloomington, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Bloomington, Bloomington , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near McCormick's Creek:
Hickory Hills Campground, Spencer, 3 miles away
Indian Oaks Campground, Quincy, 9 miles away
Lake Melissa Campground, Quincy, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near McCormick's Creek:
Pine Woods Golf Course, Spencer , 3 miles away
Rolling Meadows Golf Course, Gosport , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near McCormick's Creek

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