Kentucky whitewater - Buck Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Pulaski County Pulaski county, Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     34 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Buck Creek is 34 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The natural beauty of Kentucky and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Buck Creek are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland     Plateau Mountains is a great experience. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There are no other sections to paddle along Buck Creek than the Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. Briefly about the general area: Lots of rain falls at Buck Creek; most of the rain falls during May while October is usually the driest month. All through the days of summer at Buck Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's,   and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Buck Creek drop into the 20's. Near Buck Creek you come across Peter Cave Hollow which is a fine spot to visit. Buck Creek, Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 34 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.21049 Longitude: -84.46431 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.9761 Longitude: -84.4889 Paddler input for Buck Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Buck Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky Local climate location: SOMERSET 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Somerset, Somerset 10 miles away Welcome to the newly renovated Super 8 of Somerset KY, located in the center town and just minutes away from Downtown. The motel is conveniently located near the Convention Center, Lake Cumberland Re... Knights Inn Somerset, Somerset 10 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Somerset, Kentucky. Located only 3 miles from Cumberland Lake and within minutes from many great golf courses. General Burnside Island State Park is only a short 5 mile d... Quality Inn & Suites Somerset, Somerset 10 miles away Centrally located to all Somerset has to offer. Just a short drive to numerous restaurants both nationally known and local favorites, shopping at the Somerset Mall, movie theaters, drive in, area busi...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Buck Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Buck 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 Somerset, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Buck Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Buck Creek.   Whitewater Near Buck Creek: Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County , 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp) Laurel River, Laurel County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake) Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River) Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy) Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls) Rock Creek, McCreary County , 22 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 23 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 23 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky) Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Wayne McCreary County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 45 miles long (Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork)   Ski Areas Near Buck Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 100 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Buck Creek: Super 8 Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Knights Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Days Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Best Western Mid-Town Inn & Suites, Somerset , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buck Creek: Little Lick Campground, Pulaski County, 9 miles away Sam Branch Shelter Campground, McCreary County, 10 miles away Cumberland Cove, Burnside, 10 miles away   Trails Near Buck Creek: Nathan McClure Trail, Pulaski County , 10 miles away Peter Branch Trail, Pulaski County , 10 miles away Bee Rock Trail, Pulaski County , 11 miles away Cane Creek Trail, Laurel County , 12 miles away Rockcastle Narrows Trail, Pulaski County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Buck Creek: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 33 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 58 miles away