South Carolina whitewater - Jimmies Creek, Spartanburg County

Spartanburg county, I-26 to Tyger River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in South Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Spartanburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The I-26 to Tyger River stretch of Jimmies Creek is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This section
    is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Jimmies Creek than the I-26 to Tyger River section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The scenic beauty of South Carolina and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the months of summer at Jimmies Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 50's, and overnight lows at Jimmies Creek all
 
through the winter generally sink into the 20's.
Jimmies Creek is a reasonably wet place frequently with much rainfall; during March this area sees the most rain, and September meanwhile is the driest month.

Jimmies Creek, I-26 to Tyger River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7316
Longitude: -81.95141

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.719
Longitude: -81.87031

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Current weather conditions at Jimmies Creek, South Carolina
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Local climate location: GRNVLE-SPARTBG WSO AP 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clinton Hotel, Clinton
12 miles away
The hotel has a beautiful landscaped courtyard that is very peaceful and relaxing. The property consists of 97 rooms that include non-smoking and smoking, doubles and kingsize rooms with amenities in...

Clinton-Days Inn Interstate/Presbyterian College, Clinton
12 miles away
Free Wifi Internet Access Easy access from I-385 and Highway 56. Conveniently located 2 miles from Presbyterian College. Excellent Customer Service. Pet Friendly. Complimentary Deluxe Breakfast. ...

Sleep Inn Spartanburg, Spartanburg
12 miles away
Conveniently located just five miles from campuses of Converse College, Wofford College, Spartanburg Methodist College and University of South Carolina Upstate. Westgate Mall only one mile away featur...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Spartanburg, South Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Spartanburg, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Jimmies Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jimmies Creek.
 Whitewater Near Jimmies Creek:
North Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Route 231 to Route 113)
North Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Route 231 to South Tyger River)
Warrior Creek, Laurens County , 7 miles away, Class II(IV) - 0.5 miles long (South Carolina 49 to Enoree River)
Cedar Shoals Creek, Spartanburg County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (New Hope Church Road to Horseshoe Falls Road)
Enoree River, Spartanburg/ Laurens border County , 8 miles away, Class II+ - 6.5 miles long (South Carolina Route 49 to South Carolina Route 56)
South Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Route 86 to Route 113)
South Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.5 miles long (Berrys Mill Pond to South Carolina Route 417)
Lawsons Fork Creek, Spartanburg County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 3.75 miles long (Glendale to Goldmine Road)
Pacolet, Spartanburg County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Clifton II to Lawson's Fork)
Middle Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 18 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Duncan to Startex)
 Ski Areas Near Jimmies Creek:
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 80 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 84 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 101 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 127 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 172 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jimmies Creek:
Clinton Hotel, Clinton , 12 miles away
Clinton-Days Inn Interstate/Presbyterian College, Clinton , 12 miles away
Sleep Inn Spartanburg, Spartanburg , 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Spartanburg/I-26 Exit 22, Spartanburg , 13 miles away
Howard Johnson Clinton, Clinton , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jimmies Creek:
Pine Ridge Campground, Roebuck, 7 miles away
Croft state Natural Area, Spartanburg, 9 miles away
Musgrove Mill state Historic Site, Clinton, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Jimmies Creek:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 67 miles away

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