Kentucky whitewater - Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County

Fayette/Clark county, Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     6.3 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Lexington-Fayette, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Boone Creek in Fayette/Clark County is 6.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are
    quite easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are
great reasons to come. Boone Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River section is the only one. The wonderful Kentucky scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Boone Creek regularly gets a large amount of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain; October is the month with the least moisture.
During the summertime months at Boone Creek highs are ordinarily in
 
the 80's, and the overnight is fairly cooler of course, typically in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are usually in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Boone Creek tend to be in the 20's.

Boone Creek, Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 6.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.93144
Longitude: -84.33967

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.88379
Longitude: -84.3403

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Current weather conditions at Boone Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington
4 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lexington South / Hamburg...

Best Western Lexington Conference Center Hotel, Lexington
4 miles away
Stay at this pet-friendly Lexington, Kentucky hotel conveniently located close to the Shriners Hospital, St. Joseph East Hospital, University of Kentucky, Ashland Oil, Bluegrass Army Depot, Adesa, and...

Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington
4 miles away



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Outdoors Recreation Near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Boone Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boone Creek.
 Whitewater Near Boone Creek:
Calloway Creek, Madison County , 1 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)
Jouett Creek, Clark County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge)
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge)
Tates Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge)
Four Mile Creek, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)
Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road)
 Ski Areas Near Boone Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 77 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boone Creek:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington , 4 miles away
Best Western Lexington Conference Center Hotel, Lexington , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Lexington, Lexington , 4 miles away
Days Inn Lexington South, Lexington , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boone Creek:
Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 1 miles away
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 5 miles away
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Boone Creek:
Bull Golf Club, Richmond , 2 miles away

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