Kentucky whitewater - Tygarts Creek, Carter County Carter county, Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     12.2 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Portsmouth, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Carter County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Tygarts Creek in Carter County is 12.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.     You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. There are no other stretches to paddle along Tygarts Creek than the Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 stretch. 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. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Tygarts Creek is near Erwin Hollow which is absolutely worth stopping at. Summertime highs at Tygarts Creek frequently tend to be in the 80's. When the   night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Tygarts Creek plunge into the 20's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Tygarts Creek; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is regularly the driest month. Tygarts Creek, Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 12.2 miles Average Gradient: 5 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.2993 Longitude: -83.1738 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.3675 Longitude: -83.10911 Paddler input for Tygarts Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tygarts Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: PEEBLES 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Grayson, Grayson 14 miles away Newly renovated 2006 property located off Interstate 64. Hotel had extensive renovation including all new rooms and exterior facelift in January 2006. Kentucky Christian University within seconds. All... Super 8 Grayson, Grayson 14 miles away Newly opened in the Fall of 2000, this property is conveniently located off I-64, Exit 172, close to restaurants and shopping and minutes away from three of Kentucky's premier State Parks where you ca... GuestHouse Inn and Suites Grayson, Grayson 14 miles away The GuestHouse Inn and Suites Grayson is conveniently located on I-64 at Exit 172 in Grayson, Kentucky. Nestled in the Heart of the Parks, the hotel is surrounded by three state parks....   All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Tygarts Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tygarts Creek, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Portsmouth, Ohio Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portsmouth, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Tygarts Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tygarts Creek.   Whitewater Near Tygarts Creek: Little Sandy River, Elliott/Carter County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sandy Hook to Grayson Lake)   Ski Areas Near Tygarts Creek: Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 41 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tygarts Creek: Quality Inn Grayson, Grayson , 14 miles away Super 8 Grayson, Grayson , 14 miles away GuestHouse Inn and Suites Grayson, Grayson , 14 miles away Days Inn Grayson, Grayson , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Morehead, Morehead , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tygarts Creek: Robert C WEBB Camp, Grayson, 13 miles away   Trails Near Tygarts Creek: Dry Branch Conneoter Trail, Rowan County , 15 miles away