Pennsylvania whitewater - Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County Luzerne county, Route 487 to Route 118 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3 miles   This stretch described above is inside the Ricketts Glen State Park. It is in a natural area and no boating,swimming,fishing or any other active is allowed in the stream (Kitchen Creek). It would be impossible to white water raft this stream due to the number or falls, rocks and other debris in the stream. For further information you may contact us at: 570-477-5675. Says F. E. Buckalew The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Route 487 to Route 118 section of Kitchen Creek     in Luzerne County is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Kitchen Creek than the Route 487 to Route 118 section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The put-in location is a short drive from Bloomsburg-Berwick, there's a road map further down the page   with more info on that. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: It's always tremendous to explore Murray Reynolds Falls, and Glen Leigh Valley is nearby, and is a tremendous location. Summertime highs at Kitchen Creek frequently tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Kitchen Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Kitchen Creek; most of the rain falls through June while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This river is so wonderful. Sheldon Reynolds Falls is a delightful local attraction, and perfect hiking is available along the Old Bulldozer Road Trail. Kitchen Creek, Route 487 to Route 118 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.3353 Longitude: -76.269 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.2994 Longitude: -76.2743 Paddler input for Kitchen Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kitchen Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: TOWANDA 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Mifflinville, Mifflinville 15 miles away The Super 8 motel in Mifflinville is located just of I-80 at exit 242 just 18 miles from the I-81 junction. We are just 7 miles from Bloomsburg University, 8 miles from the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, an... Budget Host Patriot Inn, Bloomsburg 16 miles away The Budget Host Patriot Inn is a AAA Rated property located on US Route 11 halfway between Bloomsburg and Berwick Pennsylvania, just off I 80 exit 241. Entrance is made through a central lobby which h... Comfort Suites Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg 22 miles away Brand New All Suite Hotel Easily Accessible from I-80. 100 percent Non Smoking. Located within walking distance to shops and restaurants and a short drive to shopping mall and downtown Bloomsburg....   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Kitchen Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kitchen Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bloomsburg-Berwick, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bloomsburg-Berwick, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Kitchen Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kitchen Creek.   Whitewater Near Kitchen Creek: Loyalsock Creek, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lopez to US 220) Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 12.1 miles long (Stony Brook to Mehoopany) Little Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 12.9 miles long (Dushore to Forksville) Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River) Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 18 miles away, Class I-IV(V+) - 2.7 miles long (SR 3013 to Route 239) Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County , 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (US 220 to Forksville) Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River) Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller) Black Creek, Luzerne County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck) Bowman Creek, Wyoming County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River)   Ski Areas Near Kitchen Creek: Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 600 vertical feet Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 250 vertical feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 315 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 475 vertical feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 510 vertical feet Greek Peak, New York , 62 miles away, 952 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kitchen Creek: Super 8 Motel - Mifflinville, Mifflinville , 15 miles away Budget Host Patriot Inn, Bloomsburg , 16 miles away Comfort Suites Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg , 22 miles away Econo Lodge Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express BLOOMSBURG, Bloomsburg , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kitchen Creek: Red Rock Mountain Campground, Benton, 2 miles away Good's Campground, Benton, 2 miles away Good's Campground, Sweet Valley, 3 miles away   Trails Near Kitchen Creek: Old Bulldozer Road Trail, Luzerne County , 1 miles away Irish Settlement Trail, Sullivan County , 18 miles away Pole Bridge Trail, Sullivan County , 19 miles away Rock Run Trail, Sullivan County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Kitchen Creek: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 69 miles away   Lakes Near Kitchen Creek