Pennsylvania whitewater - Harveys Creek, Luzerne County

Luzerne county, SR 1059 to Susquehanna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6.5 miles
  The SR 1059 to Susquehanna River stretch of Harveys Creek in Pennsylvania is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. There
    are no other stretches to paddle along Harveys Creek than the SR 1059 to Susquehanna River stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people
prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The campgrounds here at Harveys Creek are pretty good. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months at Harveys Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's, and night lows through the winter for Harveys Creek tend to be
 
in the 10's.
A typical amount of rain falls here at Harveys Creek; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is January.

Harveys Creek, SR 1059 to Susquehanna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 82 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.26359
Longitude: -76.034

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.2196
Longitude: -76.0161

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Current weather conditions at Harveys Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: TOWANDA 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre
10 miles away
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Comfort Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre
10 miles away
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Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre
10 miles away
* The Ramada Wilkes Barre is located Downtown on Public Square, just off I-81, exit 168 and minutes from Scranton, Hazleton, Clarks Summit, PA. * The Ramada Wilkes Barre is close to Endless Mountains...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Harveys Creek.
 Whitewater Near Harveys Creek:
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 11 miles away, Class I-IV(V+) - 2.7 miles long (SR 3013 to Route 239)
Bowman Creek, Wyoming County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River)
Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River)
Black Creek, Luzerne County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck)
Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 12.1 miles long (Stony Brook to Mehoopany)
Lackawanna River, Lackawanna / Luzerne County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 26.8 miles long (Carbondale to Susquehanna River)
Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118)
Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven)
 Ski Areas Near Harveys Creek:
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Harveys Creek:
Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre , 10 miles away
Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre , 10 miles away
Econo Lodge Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre , 10 miles away
Econo Lodge Drums, Drums , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Harveys Creek:
Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas, 6 miles away
Moyers Grove Campground and RV, Wapwallopen, 7 miles away
Council Cup Campground, Wapwallopen, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Harveys Creek:
Old Bulldozer Road Trail, Luzerne County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Harveys Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 53 miles away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 66 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Harveys Creek:
Huntsville Golf Club Market, Lehman , 4 miles away
Twin Oaks Golf Club, Dallas , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Harveys Creek

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