Kentucky whitewater - Muddy Creek, Madison County

Madison county, Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     5 miles
  The natural beauty of Madison County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Richmond, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance,
    suitable for an afternoon trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling
spots. There are no other stretches to paddle along Muddy Creek than the Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville stretch. The Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville section of Muddy Creek is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Muddy Creek is a pretty wet place regularly with lots of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest of the months is October.
For the period of the summer months, highs regularly are in the 80's
 
at Muddy Creek, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Muddy Creek plunge into the 20's.

Muddy Creek, Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.7875
Longitude: -84.14846

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.84678
Longitude: -84.16329

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Current weather conditions at Muddy Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Country Squire, Winchester
11 miles away
Stay at this Winchester hotel and experience the true meaning of southern hospitality while traveling in Kentucky. The Best Western Country Squire is conveniently located with easy access to the Vic...

Days Inn - Lexington/Winchester (I-64 Exit 96), Winchester
11 miles away
HOTEL FACILITIES: 64 Well appointed Rooms Free Hot Breakfast Free Local Calls Wireless High Speed Internet Access 60 + Cable Channels plus HBO Outdoor Seasonal Swimming Pool Laun...

Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester
11 miles away
Indoor pool and sauna. Free hot continental breakfast. Pet accommodation: 20.00 USD per stay. Pet limit: 2 pets per room....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Muddy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Muddy Creek:
Four Mile Creek, Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge)
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
Jouett Creek, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River)
Calloway Creek, Madison County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)
Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge)
Tates Creek, Madison County , 19 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 20 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)
 Ski Areas Near Muddy Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 88 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 123 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 140 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 143 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 153 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 164 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 165 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 168 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 181 miles away, 830 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Muddy Creek:
Best Western Country Squire, Winchester , 11 miles away
Days Inn - Lexington/Winchester (I-64 Exit 96), Winchester , 11 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Winchester, Ky, Winchester , 11 miles away
Red Roof Inn Richmond, Richmond , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Muddy Creek:
Craigs Creek Group Area - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 9 miles away
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 9 miles away
Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 9 miles away

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