Kentucky whitewater - Bark Camp Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Whitley County
Whitley
county,
Old Fluffy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 0 miles
The Old Fluffy section of Bark Camp Creek in Whitley County is 0 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The scenic beauty of Whitley County and the playfulness of the water have people coming
here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The
starting location is a short drive from Corbin, as you can see on the road map further down. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Bark Camp Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Old Fluffy section is the only one.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer highs here at Bark Camp Creek get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally
in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Bark Camp Creek. Near Bark Camp Creek you find the Sheltowee Trace Trail which is a good hiking trail; nearby you stumble on perfect sites like Broad Gap Hollow. You completely must fancy the Cumberland Plateau Mountains.
There is a great hiking trail near Bark Camp Creek called the Bark Camp Trail. Bark Camp Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May while October is typically the driest month.
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