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 section of Tates Creek in Kentucky is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. If you're coming from Lexington-Fayette it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A bit of exercise and a chance to
    spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Tates Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge stretch is the only one. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Tates Creek. Summer night lows fall down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are commonly in the 30's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Tates Creek tend to be in the 20's. Tates Creek is a pretty wet place generally with a good deal of precipitation; most of the rain falls through July, and October is the month with the least moisture.
 

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.

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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
 Hotels Near Tates Creek:
Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel, Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Days Inn Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Richmond, Richmond , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 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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