Kentucky whitewater - Calloway Creek, Madison County

Madison county, Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     2.5 miles
 
Calloway Creek is in danger. A developer from Lexington is planning to put 2300 homes and apartments on the pallisades just above the Kentucky River. Calloway Creek is definitely in danger. The local residents are trying to stop development and have been somewhat successful until this spring. The Developer still doesn't have approval to develop, but he is starting to bulldoze roads in the flood plain. He claims it is for agricultural access, but he has drawn up plans and submitted to local authorities. He has been turned down, but he continues to fight.
    We need help from environmentalists to stand against this development. Please private message me if you have any ideas. My email address is wheelkat @gmail. com Says Judy

The put-in is not too far from Lexington-Fayette, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking in Kentucky is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Calloway Creek. The beautiful scenery of Kentucky and the water flowing gracefully down Calloway Creek beats anything. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether  
you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section of Calloway Creek in Kentucky is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Calloway Creek gets lots of water; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is October. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Calloway Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Calloway Creek.

Calloway Creek, Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.88479
Longitude: -84.3172

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.88719
Longitude: -84.3378

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Current weather conditions at Calloway Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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 Calloway Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Calloway Creek.
 Whitewater Near Calloway Creek:
Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 1 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge 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 , 4 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge)
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge)
Four Mile Creek, Clark County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River)
Tates Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 10 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)
Muddy Creek, Madison County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville)
 Ski Areas Near Calloway Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 79 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Calloway Creek:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington , 6 miles away
Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond , 6 miles away
Best Western Lexington Conference Center Hotel, Lexington , 6 miles away
Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn Lexington, Lexington , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Calloway Creek:
Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 1 miles away
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 4 miles away
Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Calloway Creek:
Bull Golf Club, Richmond , 3 miles away

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