Kentucky whitewater - Benson Creek, Shelby / Franklin County

Shelby / Franklin county, Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     3 miles
  The Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls stretch of Benson Creek in Shelby / Franklin County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. The wonderful Shelby / Franklin County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The put-in location is a reasonable drive
    from Frankfort, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or
park your RV at a nearby campground. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a popular spot for folks from Frankfort. Benson Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most, and October on the other hand is the driest.
High temperatures at Benson Creek all through the warm months are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Benson Creek.
 

Benson Creek, Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.20809
Longitude: -84.93711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.21229
Longitude: -84.8993

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Current weather conditions at Benson Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: SHELBYVILLE 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lexington-Days Inn Frankfort, Frankfort
2 miles away
The Days Inn Frankfort is located in Kentucky's Capital City and is nestled among the rolling hills of the bluegrass region, in the beautiful valley of the Kentucky River. Its major attractions includ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKFORT, Frankfort
3 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is Frankfort, Kentucky's finest hotel. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites has 67 rooms, including 3 jacuzzi suites, indoor-heated swimming pool, 24-hour gues...

Holiday Inn Capital Plaza, Frankfort
3 miles away



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Frankfort, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Benson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Benson Creek.
 Whitewater Near Benson Creek:
Benson Creek, Anderson / Franklin County , 1 miles away, Class II - 5.1 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River)
Glenn's Creek, Woodford County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1685 bridge to Distillery Pool)
Elkhorn Creek, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900)
Gilbert Creek, Anderson County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.75 miles long (Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River)
Shawnee Run, Mercer County , 22 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1343)
Cedar Branch, Mercer County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Kentucky 342 to Kentucky River)
Jessamine Creek, Jessamine County , 27 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.3 miles long (Frankfort Ford Road To 1268)
 Ski Areas Near Benson Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 51 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 112 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 127 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 143 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 165 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 191 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Benson Creek:
Days Inn, Frankfort , 2 miles away
Hampton Inn, Frankfort , 2 miles away
Lexington-Days Inn Frankfort, Frankfort , 2 miles away
America's Best Value Inn, Frankfort , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKFORT, Frankfort , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Benson Creek:
Kentucky River Camp Grounds, Frankfort, 5 miles away
Still waters Campground Marina, Frankfort, 7 miles away
Elkhorn Campground, Frankfort, 8 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Benson Creek:
Juniper Hills Golf Course, Frankfort , 3 miles away
Duckers Lake Golf Course, Frankfort , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Benson Creek

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