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

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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....



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OUTDOORS
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

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