Pennsylvania whitewater - Deer Creek, Clarion County
Clarion
county,
Shippenville to Clarion River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 3.5 miles
The Shippenville to Clarion River section of Deer Creek in Pennsylvania is 3.5 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Oil City, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have
a lot of people coming here. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots.
Briefly about the general area: Deer Creek typically gets much rain; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Deer Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Deer Creek.
5 miles away
The Hampton Inn Clarion PA hotel is located next to the Clarion Hospital at the popular Exit 62 interchange of Pennsylvania Interstate 80. Hotel guests will find the Clarion Mall with the 7 screens of...
5 miles away
Walking distance to Clarion Shopping Mall. There are restaurants, hospitals, golf course & Clarion University nearby. Cook Forest State Park and Owens-Illinois Glass plant are nearby. Pet Accommodatio...
5 miles away
The Super 8 Clarion is conveniently located off of I-80 at exit 62. We are 1 1/2 miles form downtown Clarion - The Autumn Leaf Capital of the World. Our location is 1.5 miles from Clarion University ...
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