Kentucky whitewater - Tates Creek, Madison County

Madison county, Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     5 miles
  This stretch of Tates Creek in Kentucky is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+(III) section of whitewater. If you're coming from Lexington-Fayette it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Madison County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere,
    so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places.
There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge section is the only paddling section along Tates Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm days of summer at Tates Creek highs are frequently in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows all through the winter for Tates Creek tend
 
to be in the 20's.
Tates Creek regularly gets a great deal of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Tates Creek, Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge 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: 37.7773
Longitude: -84.4078

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.83309
Longitude: -84.45201

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Current weather conditions at Tates Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond
8 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 Tates Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tates Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tates Creek:
Silver Creek, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge)
Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road)
Calloway Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)
Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River)
Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge)
Jouett Creek, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge)
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
 Ski Areas Near Tates Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 80 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 109 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 130 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 147 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 150 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 154 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 167 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 171 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 197 miles away, 830 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tates Creek:
Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Richmond-Days Inn, Richmond , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richmond, Ky, Richmond , 8 miles away
Comfort Suites Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tates Creek:
Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 8 miles away
Sugar Creek Resort, Nicholasville, 10 miles away
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Tates Creek:
High Point Golf Club, Nicholasville , 6 miles away
Bull Golf Club, Richmond , 6 miles away

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