Pennsylvania whitewater - Codorus Creek, York County

York county, Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     4.4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end
    up sleeping in your car. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The put-in is not too far from York-Hanover, as you can see on the road map further down. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles
activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling section along Codorus Creek. This section of Codorus Creek in York County is 4.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rain here at Codorus Creek is about average; most of the rain falls all through May, and the driest month of the year is January.
Summer at Codorus Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly colder of
 
course, regularly in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's; nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Codorus Creek tend to be in the 20's.

Codorus Creek, Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 4.4 miles
Average Gradient: 16 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.01819
Longitude: -76.69371

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.0522
Longitude: -76.65451

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Current weather conditions at Codorus Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: HARRISBURG FAA AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn & Suites, York
3 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Quality Inn & Suites of York features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, a deluxe continental breakfast buffet , free wireless high speed i...

Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York
4 miles away
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Heritage Hills Golf Resort And Conference Center, York
4 miles away
Situated in the beautiful rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania, Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center offers an experience like no other. Our gracious lobby with its elegant chandeli...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of York-Hanover, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Codorus Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Codorus Creek.
 Whitewater Near Codorus Creek:
Susquehanna River, York County , 2 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Saginaw Railroad Bridge)
Conewago Creek - East, Lancaster/ Dauphin County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road)
Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Martinsville to Lake Clarke)
Beaver Creek, York County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Alpine Road to Bull Road)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
Little Falls, Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls)
Bermudian Creek, Adams / York County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Susquehanna River, York County , 26 miles away, Class III+ - 2 miles long (Holtwood)
 Ski Areas Near Codorus Creek:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 91 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 91 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Codorus Creek:
Quality Inn & Suites, York , 3 miles away
Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York , 4 miles away
Heritage Hills Golf Resort And Conference Center, York , 4 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton York, York , 4 miles away
York-Days Inn Conference Center, York , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Codorus Creek:
Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, Elizabethtown, 6 miles away
Indian Rock Campgrounds, York, 8 miles away
Hershey Conewago Campground, Elizabethtown, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Codorus Creek:
Camp Echo Trail, York County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Codorus Creek:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 57 miles away
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 57 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Codorus Creek:
Rolling Acres Golf Course, York , 5 miles away
Out Door Country Club, York , 6 miles away
Hawk Lake Golf Club, York , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Codorus Creek

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