North Carolina whitewater - Buckhorn Creek, Chatham County Chatham county, Highway 42 to Buckhorn Dam Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     3 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're coming from Sanford it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Buckhorn Creek in Chatham County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the beautiful way the water     current moves down the stream will make you feel great. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is the only paddling section along Buckhorn Creek. Briefly about the general area: On a great day at Buckhorn Creek you can take a hike along the Lanier Falls Trail. Much rain falls at Buckhorn Creek; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month   is September. The warmest time of the year at Buckhorn Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Buckhorn Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Buckhorn Creek, Highway 42 to Buckhorn Dam Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.55939 Longitude: -78.97311 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.54209 Longitude: -78.98697 Paddler input for Buckhorn Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Buckhorn Creek, North Carolina Local climate location: CHAPEL HILL 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jameson Inn Sanford, Sanford 12 miles away At Jameson Inn Sanford, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast wi... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sanford, Nc, Sanford 13 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sanford. The Holiday Inn Express is located in the heart of Sanford, adjacent to the Sagebrush Steakhouse and Saloon. We are close to all major indust... Comfort Inn Apex, Apex 13 miles away FREE wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. FREE Local Calls. Refrigerator, microwave and in-room coffee makers in all rooms. Restaurants within walking d...   All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Buckhorn Creek, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Buckhorn Creek, North Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Sanford, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sanford, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Buckhorn Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Buckhorn Creek.   Whitewater Near Buckhorn Creek: Cape Fear, Chatham/Harnett/Cumberland County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 24 miles long (Avents Ferry to Erwin) Deep River, Chatham County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 15/501 Bridge to US Route 1 Bridge) Haw River, Chatham County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir) Haw River, Chatham County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bynum to Highway 64) Bear Creek, country County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (May's Chapel Road to confluence with Rocky River) Haw River, Chatham County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.5 miles long (Route 1545 to US Route 15-501) Upper Little River, Harnett County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Route 2016 to North Carolina Route 217) Little River, Moore/Hoke/Cumberland County , 22 miles away, Class I - 8 miles long (Morrison Bridge to Ft.Bragg) New Hope Creek, Orange County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Turkey Farm Road to Erwin Road) Rocky River, Chatham County , 26 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 2170 to North Carolina Route 902)   Ski Areas Near Buckhorn Creek: Wintergreen, Virginia , 133 miles away, 1003 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 149 miles away, 700 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 161 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 175 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 184 miles away, 500 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 188 miles away, 603 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 189 miles away, 365 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 197 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 198 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 200 miles away, 619 vertical feet   Hotels Near Buckhorn Creek: Jameson Inn Sanford, Sanford , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sanford, Nc, Sanford , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Apex, Apex , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Apex/Raleigh, Nc, Apex , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Fuquay-Varina, Nc, Fuquay-Varina , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buckhorn Creek: Jordan Dam RV Park and Campground, Moncure, 8 miles away Dream Camps, Cary, 17 miles away   Trails Near Buckhorn Creek: Lanier Falls Trail, Harnett County , 5 miles away Campbell Creek Loop, Harnett County , 6 miles away Northington Ferry Trail, Harnett County , 6 miles away West Loop Horse Trail, Harnett County , 6 miles away East Loop Horse Trail, Harnett County , 6 miles away   Golf Courses Near Buckhorn Creek: Deep River Golf Course, Sanford , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Buckhorn Creek