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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of York County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.
    There's camping available near Codorus Creek. Codorus Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road stretch is the only one. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from York-Hanover, please print out a copy of the road map
further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Codorus Creek; May is the wettest month with most rain while January is commonly the driest month.
Summertime highs at Codorus Creek frequently tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Codorus Creek.
 

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
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Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York
4 miles away
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Four Points By Sheraton York, York
4 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near York-Hanover, Pennsylvania
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
Four Points By Sheraton York, York , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Corporate Gateway, York , 5 miles away
Red Roof Inn York, York , 5 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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