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
  This stretch of McCormick's Creek in Owen County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(V) section. The wonderful Owen County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Bloomington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Bridle Trail to White River section is the only paddling section along McCormick's Creek. Great exercise and spending
    some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at McCormick's Creek are pretty good. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Indiana is often easier
than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at McCormick's Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at McCormick's Creek.
McCormick's Creek is a quite wet place usually with much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is January.
 

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
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Scottish Inns Bloomington, Bloomington
13 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLOOMINGTON, Bloomington
13 miles away
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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:
Patriot Inn, Spencer , 3 miles away
Canyon Inn at Mccormick's Creek, Spencer , 4 miles away
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Bloomington West, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Scottish Inns Bloomington, Bloomington , 13 miles away
Scottish Inns, 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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