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
  This stretch of Codorus Creek is 4.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. 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 visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The starting point is not too far from York-Hanover,
    as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road section is the only paddling section along Codorus Creek. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Codorus Creek is about average; most of the rain falls throughout May, and the driest month of the year is January.
For the duration of the summer at Codorus Creek highs are frequently in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Codorus Creek are 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.

Hampton Inn York PA, York
2 miles away
The Hampton Inn York hotel is located just minutes off Pennsylvania Interstate I-83. Downtown York Pennsylvania is 5 miles from our hotel. The Hampton Inn York hotel is within an hour of Lancaster*s...

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, a deluxe continental breakfast buffet, free wireless high speed internet service, a...

Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York
4 miles away
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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, 620 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 420 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
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 475 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Codorus Creek:
Hampton Inn York PA, York , 2 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, York , 3 miles away
Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York , 4 miles away
Ramada Hotel And Conference Center York, York , 4 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton York, York , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Codorus Creek:
Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, Elizabethtown, 8 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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