Pennsylvania whitewater - Black Creek, Luzerne County

Luzerne county, Hazelton to Nescopeck section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     14.6 miles
  This section of Black Creek in Luzerne County is 14.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-IV section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There's camping available near Black Creek. There are many good hotels to choose from,
    but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Pottsville, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so
if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Black Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. Highs all through the winter are regularly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Black Creek are in the 10's. The yearly precipitation here at Black Creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is regularly June, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February.
 

Black Creek, Hazelton to Nescopeck road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 14.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.97
Longitude: -76.00417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.005
Longitude: -76.1673

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Current weather conditions at Black Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: MILLVILLE 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn -Hazleton/Drums, Drums
2 miles away
We are a three story property built in 1991, and now offer free wireless internet service to our guests. Continental breakfast is available and there is also a twenty-four hour restaurant nearby. We a...

Hampton Inn Hazleton, Hazleton
3 miles away
The Hampton Inn Hazleton hotel in Pennsylvania is located just west of Interstate 81 and Route 93 nestled in the heart of beautiful Luzerne County in northwest Hazleton where picturesque Pennsylvania ...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Hazleton, Hazleton
4 miles away
The Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites of Hazleton, PA offers an ideal setting for business travel and family vacations alike. Located at Exit 145 off I-81 we are home to three major industrial parks wit...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Black Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black Creek.
 Whitewater Near Black Creek:
Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 2 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV(V+) - 2.7 miles long (SR 3013 to Route 239)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)
Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River)
Black Creek, Carbon County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth)
Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth)
Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Rockport to Glen Onoko)
 Ski Areas Near Black Creek:
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 420 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black Creek:
Americas Best Value Inn -Hazleton/Drums, Drums , 2 miles away
Hampton Inn Hazleton, Hazleton , 3 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hazleton, Hazleton , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn West Hazleton, West Hazleton , 4 miles away
Candlewood Suites HAZLETON, Hazleton , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black Creek:
Council Cup Campground, Wapwallopen, 5 miles away
Red Ridge Lake Campground, Zion Grove, 6 miles away
Moyers Grove Campground and RV, Wapwallopen, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Black Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 50 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Black Creek:
Sand Springs Country Club, Drums , 7 miles away

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