Pennsylvania whitewater - Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County

Luzerne county, LR40022 to Camp Keller section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5.2 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Luzerne County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting
    or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The LR40022 to Camp Keller stretch of Wapwallopen Creek is 5.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section
by American Whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Wapwallopen Creek gets a common amount of rainfall; through June this area sees the most rain; the driest month is January.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Wapwallopen Creek while overnight lows are regularly in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Wapwallopen Creek.
 

Wapwallopen Creek, LR40022 to Camp Keller road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.09329
Longitude: -76.00441

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.05749
Longitude: -76.06991

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Current weather conditions at Wapwallopen Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: MILLVILLE 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Hazleton, Hazleton
5 miles away
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Comfort Inn West Hazleton, West Hazleton
5 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DRUMS-HAZELTON (I-80), Drums
5 miles away
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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 Wapwallopen Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wapwallopen Creek.
 Whitewater Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV(V+) - 2.7 miles long (SR 3013 to Route 239)
Black Creek, Luzerne County , 6 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck)
Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River)
Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River)
Black Creek, Carbon County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth)
Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 20 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven)
Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118)
Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Hazleton, Hazleton , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn West Hazleton, West Hazleton , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DRUMS-HAZELTON (I-80), Drums , 5 miles away
Econo Lodge Drums, Drums , 5 miles away
Best Western Genetti Lodge, Hazleton , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Council Cup Campground, Wapwallopen, 2 miles away
Moyers Grove Campground and RV, Wapwallopen, 5 miles away
81-80 RV Park And Campground, Drums, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 49 miles away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 69 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Sand Springs Country Club, Drums , 4 miles away
Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Wapwallopen Creek

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