Pennsylvania whitewater - White Deer Creek, Union County

Union county, Coopers Mill Road to West Br. Susquehanna section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     17.1 miles
  The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Coopers Mill Road to West Br. Susquehanna stretch of White Deer Creek in Union County is 17.1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along White Deer Creek than the Coopers Mill Road to West Br. Susquehanna section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so
    if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater
rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. If you're coming from Lewisburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime at White Deer Creek highs are typically in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Highs through
 
the winter are commonly in the 20's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at White Deer Creek drop into the 10's. There's great hiking along the Kettle Hole Trail.
White Deer Creek is a good place of normal rain; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while January is usually the driest month. Lots of people from Lewisburg come to White Deer Creek, and don't leave White Deer Creek without first going for a hike along the Lyman Gap Trail.

White Deer Creek, Coopers Mill Road to West Br. Susquehanna road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 17.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.02859
Longitude: -77.12571

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.07979
Longitude: -76.866

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Current weather conditions at White Deer Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: WELLSBORO 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lewisburg, Pa, Lewisburg
8 miles away
Our casual country inn is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country & is a 2007 Presidents Award winner; other awards include: -2006 Pinnacle hotel of the year -2006 Presidents Award -2006 F...

Holiday Inn Express Lewisburg/New Columbia, Pa, New Columbia
8 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Lewisburg/New Columbia is located in the heart of the historic Susquehanna Valley at the Intersection of I 80 and Route 15. Local Universities: Bucknell University, Su...

Comfort Inn New Columbia, New Columbia
8 miles away
Located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Route 15, this newly renovated Comfort Inn is perfect for leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel features deluxe continental breakfast buffet,...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to White Deer Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White Deer Creek.
 Whitewater Near White Deer Creek:
Larrys Creek, Lycoming County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 15.4 miles long (T786 to US Route 220)
Miners Run, Lycoming County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Gorge)
 Ski Areas Near White Deer Creek:
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 93 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 95 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White Deer Creek:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lewisburg, Pa, Lewisburg , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lewisburg/New Columbia, Pa, New Columbia , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn New Columbia, New Columbia , 8 miles away
Lewisburg - Days Inn, Lewisburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Country Cupboard Inn, Lewisburg , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White Deer Creek:
Nittany Mountain Campground, New Columbia, 2 miles away
Willow Lake Campground, New Columbia, 7 miles away
Hidden Valley Camping Resort, Mifflinburg, 8 miles away
 Trails Near White Deer Creek:
Lyman Gap Trail, Union County , 2 miles away
Kettle Hole Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
Buck Path Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
Lick Run Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
Grosses Gap Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near White Deer Creek

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