Virginia whitewater - Barbours Creek, Craig County Craig county, Route 611 to Craig Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7 miles   This section of Barbours Creek in Craig County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Roanoke, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get     lost. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is the only paddling section along Barbours Creek. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: There is a good hiking trail in close proximity to Barbours Creek called the Fenwick Nature Trail. Through the days of summer at Barbours Creek highs are typically in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures   drop down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Barbours Creek temperatures drop to the 20's. Barbours Creek gets a normal amount of yearly rain; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Barbours Creek, Route 611 to Craig Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 36 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5471 Longitude: -80.1234 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5303 Longitude: -80.0367 Paddler input for Barbours Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Barbours Creek, Virginia Local climate location: COVINGTON FILT PLANT 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Salem, Salem 12 miles away Beautiful mountain views. Easy access to I-81. Large outdoor pool. Centrally located near shopping and restaurants. Pet accommodation: 15.00/night per pet.... La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem, Salem 12 miles away With easy access to Interstate 81, located just off Highway 419 and minutes from Roanoke, the La Quinta Inn Salem has a friendly staff to help make your stay pleasant and enjoyable. A myriad of din... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SALEM, Salem 12 miles away Welcome to One of the Best Hotels in Salem, Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Roanoke, Virginia, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Salem is convenient to many su...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Barbours Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Barbours Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Roanoke, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Barbours Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Barbours Creek.   Whitewater Near Barbours Creek: Johns Creek, Craig County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Craig Creek, Craig County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18) Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River) Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows) Johns Creek, Craig County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge) Ogle Creek, Alleghany County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5.7 miles long (Route 661 to Dunlap Creek) Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area) Catawba Creek, Botetourt County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Fincastle to James River) Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River)   Ski Areas Near Barbours Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 603 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 92 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Barbours Creek: Quality Inn Salem, Salem , 12 miles away La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem, Salem , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SALEM, Salem , 12 miles away Days Inn Roanoke Airport, Roanoke , 13 miles away Quality Inn Roanoke Airport, Roanoke , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Barbours Creek: Fenwick Mines Campground, Craig County, 3 miles away The Pines Campground, Craig County, 4 miles away Craig Creek Campground, Botetourt County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Barbours Creek: Fenwick Nature Trail, Craig County , 2 miles away North Mountain Trail, Craig County , 6 miles away Cove Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away Potts Arm Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Barbours Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 31 miles away