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 beautiful scenery of Kentucky and the water flowing gracefully down Benson Creek beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Frankfort, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls section is one of them. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls section of Benson Creek is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class     II(III) section of whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: Benson Creek is a pretty wet place generally with lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month is October. The friendly people of Frankfort like to hang out close by. High temperatures at Benson Creek during the months of summer are in the 80's; the night is quite chillier of course, typically in the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs 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 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. 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 in Frankfort, Kentucky brings history, business and tourism together. The hotel is located just minutes from the historic Kentucky State Capitol, Governor®s M... Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort 3 miles away 189 guset rooms, 7 business suites. 10 floors with interior corridors. Meeting and banquet space for 500 people. Covered parking. The Terrace restaurant and Cascades bar on-site. Free high-speed wirel...   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 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: Lexington-Days Inn Frankfort, Frankfort , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKFORT, Frankfort , 3 miles away Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort , 3 miles away Bluegrass Inn, Frankfort , 7 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort , 8 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