Pennsylvania whitewater - Clearfield Creek, Cambria/Clearfield County

Cambria/Clearfield county, Ashville to West Br.Susquehanna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     62.2 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from DuBois, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Ashville to West Br.Susquehanna River section is the only paddling section along Clearfield Creek. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness
    adventure. There's camping available near Clearfield Creek. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This section of Clearfield Creek in Pennsylvania is 62.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section.
Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer here at Clearfield Creek, high temperatures typically get into the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are
 
regularly in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Clearfield Creek temperatures dip to the 10's.
The amount of rainfall that falls at Clearfield Creek is close to the national average; June is the wettest month with most rain while January is commonly the driest month.

Clearfield Creek, Ashville to West Br.Susquehanna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 62.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.56361
Longitude: -78.55362

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.00916
Longitude: -78.41084

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Current weather conditions at Clearfield Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: DU BOIS FAA AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Budget Inn Clearfield, Clearfield
10 miles away
Newly Renovated property with a restaurant next door. Each room has cable TV, 90 percent of the room are nonsmoking, free continental breakfast, free local calls, and refrigeator and microwave upon r...

Rodeway Inn Clearfield, Clearfield
13 miles away
Walking distance to restaurants. Quiet country setting. Easy access to route 80. Adjacent to Lockhave Campus....

Hampton Inn Altoona, Altoona
14 miles away



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clearfield Creek.
 Whitewater Near Clearfield Creek:
Anderson Creek, Clearfield County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (US Route 322 to West Br. Susquehanna)
Chest Creek, Cambria/Clearfield County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 34 miles long (LR11038 to West Br. Susquehanna River)
Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 23 miles away, Class III - 5.6 miles long (Lilly to Portage)
Mosquito Creek, Clearfield County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 9.8 miles long (Gifford Run to West Branch Susquehanna)
Blacklick Creek - South Branch, Cambria County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Route 271 to Vintondale)
 Ski Areas Near Clearfield Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 520 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 78 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 89 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clearfield Creek:
Budget Inn Clearfield, Clearfield , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn Clearfield, Clearfield , 13 miles away
Hampton Inn Altoona, Altoona , 14 miles away
Clearfield-Days Inn, Clearfield , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Clearfield, Clearfield , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clearfield Creek:
Zimmie's Campground, Fallentimber, 9 miles away
Wagoner's Camping Park, Curwensville, 10 miles away
Woodland Campground, Woodland, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Clearfield Creek:
Big Ridge Trail, Clearfield County , 18 miles away

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