Kentucky whitewater - Gasper River, Logan / Warren County

Logan / Warren county, Bucksville Road to Barren River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     35 miles
  The Bucksville Road to Barren River stretch of Gasper River is 35 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Bowling Green, as you can see on the road map further down. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks
    like you will be camping out. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Gasper River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Bucksville Road to Barren River
stretch is the only one. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The natural beauty of Logan / Warren County and the water flowing gracefully down Gasper River beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
At Gasper River through the warm months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Gasper River. A spree to Richelieu Hollow is always fun.
Gasper River is a rather wet place commonly with a great deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest of the months is October.
 

Gasper River, Bucksville Road to Barren River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 35 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.9361
Longitude: -86.7222

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.08472
Longitude: -86.57779

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Current weather conditions at Gasper River, Kentucky
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Local climate location: ROCHESTER FERRY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard By Marriott Bowling Green, Bowling Green
15 miles away
The Courtyard by Marriott in Bowling Green is located directly across from the Bowling Green/Warren County Convention Center. We offer 93 rooms including suites and Jacuzzi King rooms....

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, Bowling Green
15 miles away
The best of Bowling Green, Kentucky is awaiting for you at the Holiday Inn University Plaza. This unique atrium style high rise hotel is surrounded by the links of CrossWinds Golf and adjacent to the ...

Red Roof Inn Bowling Green, KY, Bowling Green
16 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gasper River.
 Ski Areas Near Gasper River:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 86 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 170 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gasper River:
Courtyard By Marriott Bowling Green, Bowling Green , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, Bowling Green , 15 miles away
Red Roof Inn Bowling Green, KY, Bowling Green , 16 miles away
News Inn of Bowling Green, Bowling Green , 16 miles away
Drury Inn Bowling Green, Bowling Green , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gasper River:
Bowling Green Koa Kampground, Bowling Green, 16 miles away
Beech Bend Family Campground, Bowling Green, 16 miles away
Franklin KOA, Franklin, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Gasper River:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave - KY , 35 miles away
 Lakes Near Gasper River

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