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 scenic beauty of Shelby / Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls stretch of Benson Creek in Shelby / Franklin County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Frankfort, if you're not familiar with the area     there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The smiling folks of Frankfort like to hang out nearby. Benson Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May, and October meanwhile is the driest month. During the summertime months here at Benson Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 30's with temperatures at Benson Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.   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 Paddler input for Benson Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Benson Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: SHELBYVILLE 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... Hampton Inn Frankfort Ky, Frankfort 2 miles away The Hampton Inn Frankfort hotel is located off Interstate 64 /East or West/ at Exit 53B in the heart of bluegrass country just five miles from the Kentucky State Capitol and the Kentucky History Museu... Americas Best Value Inn-Frankfort, Frankfort 2 miles away Kentucky*s capital city of Frankfort lies 50 miles east of Louisville and 25 miles west of Lexington, in the heart of Kentucky Blue Grass country. The Frankfort Americas Best Value Inn is just off I-...   All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Benson Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Benson Creek, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Frankfort, Kentucky 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.       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   Hotels Near Benson Creek: Days Inn Frankfort, Frankfort , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Frankfort Ky, Frankfort , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn-Frankfort, Frankfort , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKFORT, Frankfort , 3 miles away Capital Plaza Hotel, 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