Kentucky whitewater - Benson Creek, Anderson / Franklin County Anderson / Franklin county, Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5.1 miles   This section of Benson Creek in Kentucky is 5.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Frankfort, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the     Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River stretch is one of them. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of Kentucky and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: At Benson Creek during the summertime months highs are in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs through the winter are regularly in the 30's with temperatures at Benson Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Here at Benson Creek you'll probably meet some people from Frankfort. The high level of rain makes Benson Creek a relatively wet spot; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most; October is when it's the driest.   Benson Creek, Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 5.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.20809 Longitude: -84.93711 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.20306 Longitude: -84.88195 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 15 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 2 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 2 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, Shelby / Franklin County , 1 miles away, Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls) Glenn's Creek, Woodford County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1685 bridge to Distillery Pool) Elkhorn Creek, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900) Gilbert Creek, Anderson County , 13 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 , 25 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 , 2 miles away Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort , 2 miles away Bluegrass Inn, Frankfort , 6 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort , 7 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 , 2 miles away Duckers Lake Golf Course, Frankfort , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Benson Creek